MINGO COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) — A rising creek washed away a bridge and 200 feet of water pipes, leaving 500 customers without water.
Police tell WSAZ heavy debris underneath a bridge in the Lenore area blocked water from passing underneath, causing the water to rush up and around the bridge.
The bridge washed away Sunday night.
Rushing waters also carried away water pipes.
Police said that a boil water advisory is in effect Sunday night for the area of East Kermit all the way to western Lenore and the town of Nagatuck.
Police also said that classes for Tug Valley High School, Lenore K-8, and the Kermit Area School have been cancelled Monday due to no water.
There will be water distribution centers at the Kermit Fire Department, the Lenore Fire Department, and the Williamson Fire Department Monday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Police said that customers can expect to be without water at least through Monday.
Officials said getting to the other side of the creek to repair the pipes is difficult because the bridge has been destroyed.
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