LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ7) — The City of Lynchburg’s Department of Water Resources has issued a notice for their customers.
The Virginia Department of Health, in conjunction with the Lynchburg Health Department and City of Lynchburg Department of Water Resources says for residents in the Riverside Dr. area should boil their tap water or use bottle water for drinking and cooking purposes.
Failure to follow this advisory could cause a stomach or intestinal illness, the department says.
This advisory takes place after a broken water main valve on Riverside Drive.
Areas affected include the following: – Riverside Drive – Ridgelawn Place – Reusens Road (in the 100, 200, 300, 400, and 500 blocks) – Chambersville Street – Gilliam Avenue – Rolfe Avenue "Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, beverage and food preparation, and making ice until further notice.
Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water.
Boiling is the preferred method to assure that the tap water is safe to drink.
Bring all tap water to a rolling boil, let it boil for one minute, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water."
For more information, call: City of Lynchburg’s Department of Water Resources (434) 455-4250 Lynchburg Health Department (434) 477-5900