Water boil lifted for Tallulah

TALLULAH, La.
(KNOE) – The water boil advisory is lifted for the City of Tallulah Water.
Officials say regular consumption and use of water is okay.
Beginning Thursday, February 1, 2018, the city will start major flushing of the water distribution lines.
Mayor Paxton J.
Branch said, "After experiencing major problems with our water system over the past almost three weeks, we wanted to wait until our water inventory was near capacity before we began with the flushing.
We are at a place now where we feel confident that our water inventory is sufficient to begin flushing.
As well, Entergy will be at the water plant at some point over the next two days repairing the transformer that damaged our control panel on January 24, 2018.
We’re working to get everything back to normal operation after our water crisis."

Tega Cay under boil water advisory after water main break

Some Tega Cay residents and businesses are under a boil water advisory after a water main break.
A boil water advisory is in effect for any customers who lost service.
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“The boil water advisory is in effect until further notice for these customers,” a city notice states.
“For all other customers who experienced a drop or total loss in pressure, you may experience water discoloration or air in the lines.
To rectify, run a faucet for several minutes to clear the line.” The incident came a day after the city sent out an advisory after a wastewater spill at a treatment plant on Koala Circle.
Funderburk said the no swim advisory, only for that cove, remains in place Wednesday morning.
“It has not been lifted yet,” he said.
Once all levels have returned to (health department) regulatory standards, the no swim advisory will be lifted.

Water service interruption and boil water advisory issued for Katherine Street in Grovetown

Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018 GROVETOWN, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) — The City of Grovetown’s Water Department will be working on Katherine Street Tuesday from 8am to 4pm.
Officials say those living in the area that have experienced water outages or low water pressure are advised to boil all water prior to drinking, cooking or preparing food.
The city says it is being pro-active in issuing this notice.
They say the water system or quality of water has NOT been comprised.
They are strictly taking precaution and following regulations.
According to a statement from the city, water service will be restored no later than the end of the day and they hope they can lift the boil water advisory before the end of the day, Wednesday, January 31st.

Boil-water advisory: Jan. 30, 2018

Water advisories Raleigh County Public Service District has issued a boil-water advisory for water customers from Grande Road all the way to the end of Pine Branch Road.
The advisory follows a water main break.
Customers in this area should boil their water for at least one full minute prior to use until further notice Town of Meadow Bridge has lifted a boil-water advisory issued on Jan. 25 for its water customers.
City of Mount Hope has lifted a boil-water advisory issued on Jan. 26 for its water customers.

Water boil advisory to go into effect for Barksdale Annex

The City of Bossier City has issued a boil advisory for the Barksdale Annex neighborhood effective Tuesday morning, Jan. 30.
The advisory is for residents and businesses specifically south of Murphy Street, north of Barksdale Boulevard, east of Airline Drive and west of Barksdale Air Force Base.
In order for the repairs to be made water pressure in the affected area must be reduced.
That is expected to start at approximately 9 a.m. Tuesday.
Customers in the affected area will experience low water pressure through the duration of the repair efforts which are expected to last into the evening hours Tuesday.
The boil advisory will be in affect once the work starts.
The advisory is a precautionary measure and recommends those in the affected area to boil their water for one minute before consuming it until the advisory is rescinded.
The advisory pertains only to water used for consumption.
Again the advisory is a precautionary measure and not a boil order.
The city will notify the media when the advisory is rescinded.

Water boil advisory to go into effect for Barksdale Annex

The City of Bossier City has issued a boil advisory for the Barksdale Annex neighborhood effective Tuesday morning, Jan. 30.
The advisory is for residents and businesses specifically south of Murphy Street, north of Barksdale Boulevard, east of Airline Drive and west of Barksdale Air Force Base.
In order for the repairs to be made water pressure in the affected area must be reduced.
That is expected to start at approximately 9 a.m. Tuesday.
Customers in the affected area will experience low water pressure through the duration of the repair efforts which are expected to last into the evening hours Tuesday.
The boil advisory will be in affect once the work starts.
The advisory is a precautionary measure and recommends those in the affected area to boil their water for one minute before consuming it until the advisory is rescinded.
The advisory pertains only to water used for consumption.
Again the advisory is a precautionary measure and not a boil order.
The city will notify the media when the advisory is rescinded.

Tuesday Boil Advisory for Barksdale Annex

BOSSIER CITY, La.
– The City of Bossier City has issued a boil advisory for the Barksdale Annex neighborhood effective at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018.
The Bossier City Utilities Department, in concert with Axis Construction, will be performing a 20” water main repair near the intersection of Bascom Street and Evans Street Tuesday morning.
In order for the repairs to be made, water pressure in the affected area must be reduced.
That also is expected to begin at approximately 9 a.m. Tuesday.
Customers in the affected area will experience low water pressure through the duration of the repair efforts which are expected to last into the evening hours Tuesday.
The advisory is a precautionary measure and recommends those in the affected area to boil their water for one minute before consuming it until the advisory is rescinded.
The advisory pertains only to water used for consumption.
Again, the advisory is a precautionary measure and not a boil order.
The city will notify the media when the advisory is rescinded.

City issues boil water advisory for Porcupine residents

A water break has led to a precautionary boil water advisory for residents east of the Porcupine River bridge.
“Unfortunately, the break has affected customers east of the Porcupine River Bridge and will not have water until repairs are completed,” reads the notice on the City of Timmins website.
Water is expected to be restored by 9 p.m. Due to the break, the City of Timmins and Porcupine Health Unit has issued the precautionary boil water advisory for residents using the municipal water system east of the bridge in Porcupine.
“The Boil Water Advisory has been issued as a precautionary measure until such time that repairs can be completed and microbiological testing can be performed,” reads the notice.
After repairs are finished, the water supply will be tested to see if it’s potable.
Residents will be notified when the advisory is lifted.
For more information, you can contact the Porcupine Health Unit at 705-267-1181 or the Public Utility Department at 705-360-2646.
You can read the full notice on the city’s website here.

Boil water advisory for some in Raceland/Flatwoods area

RACELAND, Ky. (WSAZ) — Some customers in the Raceland/Flatwoods area are under a boil water advisory Monday, the city of Raceland reports.
It is affecting customers in the following areas: Turley Avenue, First Street and Central Avenue.
The advisory is in effect until further notice.
Any water used for cooking, drinking, bathing, oral hygiene or watering pets should be boiled vigorously and allowed to cool before use.

Atwood officials issue precautionary boil water notice

ATWOOD, Tenn. — A message to residents in the Atwood area.
Due to a water main leak, pressure in some areas of the Atwood water system may have dropped below state mandated levels.
As a result, officials are issuing a precautionary boil water notice.
Officials say customers should take a few steps before using the water for drinking or food preparation.
Prior to boiling water it should be strained through a clean cloth, and the water should be brought to a boil for at least one minute.
While no contaminants are known to have entered the water supply, the possibility does exist due to the low pressures.
Officials say they will make an announcement when the problem has been fixed.