Boil water advisory in Rensselaer County

A water main break in Troy resulting in a boil water order for residents in Rensselaer County.
County Officials say parts of Troy, Brunswick and all of North Greenbush are impacted.
In Troy, residents south of Congress and Pawling are asked to boil their water until the main is fixed.
Residents on Oxford Circle in the Town of Brunswick as asked to do the same.
The entire town of North Greenbush is included in the boil water order.
To disinfect water, you’re asked to boil it for one minute and let it cool before using to drink or bathe.
City of Troy officials say water pressure is also an issue, but should be fixed in the coming hours.
According to officials, they are working to repair to water main.

Boil Water Advisory lifted in town of Banner Elk

Nearly the entire town of Banner Elk was without water for some time Friday morning due to a water line break.
The 8-inch water line broke on Tynecastle Highway in front of the old Cannon Hospital.
Water has since been restored to most of the people who live in the town.
A Boil Water Advisory that was put into place was lifted Saturday morning after officials reported that the test results were good.
"Periods of low or no pressure in the distribution system increases the potential for back siphonage and introduction of bacteria into the water system," town officials say.
"Therefore, the Division of Water Resources advises as water service is restored consumers boil all water used for human consumption (including drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes and food preparation) or use bottled water.
Vigorous boiling for one (1) minute should eliminate the potential for health hazards that may be present in the water."
According to school officials, Banner Elk Elementary School on Orchard Lane will be closed because the school does not have water.
The water issue posed as a a concern for businesses and tourists in the area ahead of Martin Luther King weekend, typically a busy time for the town.
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Boil water advisory for Banner Elk after water main break

BANNER ELK, N.C. — A water loss advisory and boil water notification from the town of Banner Elk has been put in place.
Officials with the Division of Water Resources say water consumers may experience periods of low pressure and outages in the distribution system due to a water main break.
They advise as water service is restored, consumers boil all water for drinking, food preparation, bathing, etc.
to eliminate the potential for health hazards that may be present in the water.
Officials also advise the use of bottled water and conservation of water whenever possible.
The advisory will remain in effect until further notice.

Boil water advisory for East Cork and Harvard Streets in Kalamazoo

KALAMAZOO, MI — A water main break on East Cork Street has triggered a boil-water advisory Thursday from the city of Kalamazoo.
The break on East Cork Street near the intersection of Harvard Street resulted in a temporary loss of water pressure affecting residents in those areas.
The precautionary boil-water advisory was issued Jan. 11, by the Kalamazoo Department of Public Services in cooperation with the Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services Department, "for all water intended for drinking or ingestion or any consumptive uses within the affected area."
No special precautionary measures are necessary for water used for personal hygiene.
The affected area includes: East Cork Street – from Portage Street (western boundary) to Cameron Street (eastern boundary), both sides of street.
Harvard Street – Northeast corner of Harvard Street and East Cork Street.
The advisory is precautionary.
Initial sampling results will be available within 24 hours and the final set within 48 hours, according a the news release.
The city expects the advisories will be lifted within 72 hours.
Once an advisory or notice has been lifted, residents should flush out all plumbing lines and fixtures with running water and replace all water filters.

No update yet concerning the water line break in Granite Falls

“Around 150 Caldwell County water customers are under a boil water advisory after a water line break near the town of Granite Falls.
County water customers that live on Dudley Road at Moorelane Park Drive up to Grace Chapel Road and then all of Wike Road are affected.
Those county water customers are supplied by the town of Granite Falls which had a water line break earlier today.
These customers are advised to boil water for consumption or use bottle water until testing can be done to determine if the water is clear.
Updates will be sent out as they occur.” The break occurred on Dudley Avenue across from Bright Beginnings Daycare.
As a precautionary measure, Granite Falls Elementary School and Granite Falls Middle School will boil water for food preparation until testing results determine the water is cleared for consumption.
This is a good time to make sure that you have signed up for CodeRed for future events…to be notified by your local emergency response team in the event of emergency situations or critical community alerts.
Examples include: evacuation notices, bio-terrorism alerts, boil water notices, and missing child reports.
As soon as we receive an update from Caldwell County and/or the Town of Granite Falls we will be sure to pass it along.
For the time being, continue to boil water for human consumption if you live in the areas mentioned above.

Martin County under boil water advisory

INEZ, Ky. – The Martin County Water District issued a countywide boil water advisory Monday at 8:55 a.m. "due to low water pressure, weather and freezing lines" for "approximately 3,500 customers."
Tuesday afternoon, MCWD issued the following statement: "Due to circumstances beyond our control, we are not able to fill the tanks at this time like we had anticipated.
This will affect all areas from Buck Creek Mountain, Beauty, Elk Creek to O.K.
292 to the Pike County line, Ky. Rt.
However, the water district chose not to purchase water from Kermit Water District.
"I’ve been without water for two days, I called the water company’s office and asked to buy 250 gallons and was told no by one of the girls in the office," Hunt said.
"You can’t get hold of Joe Hammond (office manager) or John Mills (operations manager).
You sure can’t drink it, but you need it for other things."
Repeated attempts at various time intervals to call the Martin County Water District yesterday failed.
"I want to make sure our students have safe water to drink while at school."

Boil water advisory: Pleasant Valley

PLEASANT VALLEY, W. Va. (WDTV) — Pleasant Valley PSD is placing a boil water advisory on these areas of service: Green Acres Drive, Peaceful Road, Helmick Road, Wades Road, Gamble Road, Arena Road, Jeffrey Village, Green Valley Village, Cassville/ Mt Morris Road homes from Blue Horizon Drive to 1400 Cass/ Mt.
Morris Road and Blue Horizon Drive homes from 2059 – 2627.
This is a separate boil water advisory from the previous one placed earlier this week which has since been lifted.
If you live in the area and have any concerns, call 304-328-5847.

Boil water advisory lifted in Clio

CLIO, MI — Officials in Clio have lifted a boil water advisory issued earlier this week for a portion of city residents and the high school.
The advisory was issued Tuesday, Jan. 9 after a water main break Monday that led to the isolation of a part of the city’s water distribution system that affected residents of Beech Street, Butler Street from North Mill Street to Cherry Street, Cherry Street, Clarion Street, Maple Street, and Poplar Street and the Clio Area High School.
A loss of water pressure occurred following the break.
Testing took place over a 48-hour period which showed the affected area remaining within "normal established parameters for safe drinking water," according to a statement.
The advisory was lifted based on the testing results and consultation with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality.
Anyone seeking additional information on the issue may contact Clio City Manager Eric Wiederhold by phone at 810-686-5850 or email clio.ericwiederhold@gmail.com.

Do Not Use Water Advisory Remains In Effect

Owen Sound | by Matt Hermiz All properties north of 10th Street East and east of 9th Avenue East will remain under advisory until further notice The entire area in light blue, top right corner of image, are under a do not use or drink water advisory until further notice.
Residents in Owen Sound’s north east end will remain without safe, usable water for at least the next 24 hours.
City Manager Wayne Ritchie says all properties north of 10th Street East and east of 9th Avenue East remain under a do not use or drink water advisory.
A water main break overnight caused a drop in pressure that’s left the water quality in that area in question.
Ritchie says the city is consulting with the Ministry of Environment and Grey Bruce Health Unit and the advisory will remain in effect until test results confirm the water in the system is safe for use and consumption.
Ritchie says the water main break that caused the quality issue continues to be worked on by city crews.
The showers at the Bayshore Community Centre and the Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre are being made available today until 10 p.m., and again tomorrow morning beginning at 6:30 a.m. for use of those affected by the advisory.
The City says drinking water is also available at the Water Depot on 10th Street West and the Water Store on 16th Street West for residents affected by the advisory.
Residents affected are encouraged to bring their own water containers for transportation.
Some businesses have decided to close because of the advisory, and customers are encouraged to call ahead to ensure those in the affected area are open.

McDowell water users urged to boil waterFree Access

McDOWELL — Due to an unexpected drop in water flow from the McDowell Water System, it is necessary to issue a boil water notice, according to Highland County officials.
Failure to follow this advisory could result in stomach or intestinal illness for those on the McDowell system.
“This means you will be required to boil your tap water for drinking and cooking effective immediately,” the notice explains.
We will be maintaining a higher free chlorine concentration as long as this notice is in effect.” 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.
Bring all tap water to a rolling boil, let it boil for one minute, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water.
County staff, along with independent contractors, are working to determine the source of the problem.
“We will provide information as it becomes available and will inform you when you no longer need to boil your water,” the notice said.
If you have any questions or need further information, call the County Administrator’s office at (540) 468-2347 or cell phone (540) 292-2337.
Drinking water available Drinking water will be available at the McDowell Firehouse from 5-7 p.m. daily while the water system is under the Boil Water Notice.