By Drusila Rivas, originally posted on August 10, 2016

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (18 NEWS) – – Update Aug. 11: The boil water advisory has been lifted. The water is now safe for consumption.

The Village of Watkins Glen Water Department issued a precautionary boil water advisory Tuesday due to water main repairs nearby.

Properties affected include East of and on Monroe St., Salt Point Rd., and some of the properties on Reading Rd.

Customers are advised to not drink the water until further notice. The water may be used for cleaning, washing and bathing. That water should only be used for cooking and drinking after it has been boiled for 5 minutes.

Properties West of Monroes St., Old Corning Hill Rd., Walnut Rd., Willow Dr., and the NYS State Park are not affected or required to boil their water.