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Caswell County Schools Closed Friday, Boiled Water Advisory Issued After Water Main Break

YANCEYVILLE, NC (WFMY) — Caswell County Schools will be closed on Friday, September 7 due to a Boiled Water Advisory.
A System Pressure Advisory has been issued for the town of Yanceyville.
The town has experienced periods of low pressure and outages in the distribution system due to a water main break Thursday on Wall Street.
Duration of low or no pressure in the distribution system can potentially increase the risk for back siphonage and bacteria into the water system.
As a result, water consumers are advised to boil all water used for consumption (including drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes and food preparation) or use bottled water.
Vigorous boiling for about 1 minute should kill any disease-causing organisms that may be In the water.
Water customers are also urged to conserve water whenever possible.
This advisory will remain in effect until further notice.
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