FARMINGTON — Harvest Gold residents should continue to boil their water before using it.
Apple Orchard Mutual Domestic Water Users Association is in the process of flushing lines in the subdivision east of Bloomfield.
Rick Mitchell, who is acting as operator for Apple Orchard, said he hopes to have the flushing completed this week.
The subdivision has been on a boil water advisory for more than a year.
However, the boil water advisory will remain in effect until water samples submitted to the New Mexico Environment Department meet safe drinking water standards.
The boil water advisory was sparked in June 2016 by high turbidity levels in the water.
Mitchell is hopeful that the boil water advisory will be lifted within a month, however that will be determined by the environment department.
Ammon Burton, the board president for Apple Orchard, said the flushing process is taking longer than anticipated because the new pump has not been able to keep up with the flushing demands.
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This warning applies to approximately 100,000 customers in the following municipalities: Click here for a complete map.
Bring all water to a boil, let it boil for one minute, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water.
Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water.
Turbidity may indicate the presence of disease-causing organisms.
These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers.
The symptoms above are not caused only by organisms in drinking water.
To ease inconvenience, Pennsylvania American Water has water tankers available at the following locations: Bethel Park Community Center: 5151 Park Ave, Bethel Park, PA 15102 Jefferson Hills Borough Police Department: 925 Old Clairton Rd, Jefferson Hills, PA 15025 South Fayette Township Library: 515 Millers Run Rd, Morgan, PA 15064 South Park Township Library: 2575 Brownsville Rd, South Park Township, PA 15129 Upper St Clair Community & Recreation Center: 1551 Mayview Rd, Upper St Clair, PA 15241 Customers should bring their own containers when visiting a tanker for drinking water.
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Pennsylvania American Water is collecting and analyzing additional water quality samples, including bacteria samples.
For more information, visit our Web site at www.pennsylvaniaamwater.com, and select Alerts Notification, or contact Pennsylvania American Water’s customer service center at 800-565-7292.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH)– The City of Columbia Water Works has issued a boil water advisory in a part of Richland County.
The water company advises water customers of Bedford Way from Cardington Road to Regents Court including Bedford Court to vigorously boil their water for at least one minute prior to drinking or cooking.
Residence near the affected area who have lost water or water pressure is advised to boil their water as well.
The City of Columbia experienced a six-inch water main break that could possibly result in bacterial contamination of the water in those areas.
The City of Columbia Water Works is presently working to correct the problem.
All food processors and restaurants should comply with prescribed USDA and SC DHEC recommendations, respectively.
Should you have any questions pertaining to this advisory, please call the Lexington/Richland County Environmental Services at 803-896-0620.
Restaurants and Hotels only may contact the SC Restaurant and Lodging Association at 765-9000.
Questions concerning healthcare facilities such as hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities should be directed to the SC DHEC Division of Health Licensing at 803-545-4370.
The City of Columbia Customer Care Call Center, 803-545-3300, may answer other inquiries concerning this Advisory.

About 100,000 Pennsylvania American Water Company customers southwest of Pittsburgh are being asked not to drink or cook any water straight from the tap for the next 48 hours.
Penn American shared the news on its website around 5 p.m. Monday.
The water is safe for bathing and washing clothes, according to the post.
Affected communities in Allegheny County include Bethel Park, Clairton, Dravosburg, Elizabeth Township, Elizabeth Borough, Glassport, Jefferson, Jefferson Hills Borough, Liberty, Lincoln, North Fayette, South Fayette, South Park, Upper Saint Clair and West Elizabeth, as well as 41 others in Washington County.
Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water, officials said.
Penn American reported that water samples taken earlier in the day from portions of its Allegheny and Washington county service areas showed cloudiness levels above the regulatory standard, which carries an increased risk for disease-causing organisms.
"We anticipate resolving the problem by this (Monday) evening," wrote Walters.
"Pennsylvania American Water is collecting and analyzing additional water quality samples, including bacteria samples.
We will inform you when tests show no bacteria and you no longer need to boil your water."
Another 100,000 PWSA customers in the East End faced one after disinfection and chlorine testing in January near the Highland Park filtration plant tested abnormally.

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — About 100,000 customers in Allegheny and Washington counties are under a boil water advisory until further notice.
A boil water advisory has been issued for the following areas:
Over in Washington County, Trinity Area School District officials say classes will go on as scheduled during the Boil Water Advisory.
But, because of the advisory, it was not quite business as usual.
North Franklin is one of more than three dozen communities in Washington County under a boil water advisory.
“We wanted to be careful, so we hurried and shut our water off.
We want to make certain we can provide our customers with clean water,” Merashoff said.
Animals are also being impacted by the advisory.
The shelter has placed large bins out front where donations of gallons or bottled water can be dropped off.
If you can donate gallons or bottled water please drop off at shelter anytime tonight or tomorrow.

About 100,000 customers in the Bethel Park area are under a 48-hour flush and boil advisory for all water used for drinking and cooking.
The Bethel Park Police Department shared the news on Facebook around 5 p.m. Monday.
The water, provided by Pennsylvania American Water Company, is safe for bathing and washing clothes, according to the post.
Prior flush and boil advisories have suggested residents in affected areas flush taps by running water for at least one minute and then boil water for one minute and let it cool before using it for drinking, food prep, washing dishes or brushing teeth.
Bethel Park police said a water buffalo tank will be located at the local Community Center parking lot on Park Avenue for residents’ use.
KDKA reported water samples taken earlier in the day from portions of Penn American’s Allegheny and Washington county service areas showed cloudiness levels above the regulatory standard, which carries in increased risk for disease.
Water problems have persisted region-wide this year.
An estimated 18,000 homes serviced by the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority in Pittsburgh’s northern neighborhoods, Millvale and Reserve Township endured an advisory for several days in August.
Another 100,000 PWSA customers in the East End faced one after disinfection and chlorine testing in January near the Highland Park filtration plant tested abnormally.

BETHEL PARK, Pa. — The Pennsylvania American Water Company (PAWC) has issued a 48-hour boil water advisory for 55 communities in Allegheny and Washington counties.
Residents of impacted communities should bring all water to a boil, let it boil for one minute, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water.
Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation until further notice.
Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water.
According to PAWC, turbidity has no health effects.
Turbidity may indicate the presence of disease-causing organisms.
People with severely compromised immune systems, infants, and some elderly may be at increased risk.
These people should seek advice from their health care providers about drinking water.
Turbidity is the cloudiness or haziness of a fluid caused by suspended solids that are usually invisible to the naked eye.
It is a key test of water quality.

Pennsylvania American Water said Monday that it is advising several communities in Allegheny and Washington to boil their water before consumption due to high turbidity, or cloudiness, in the water supply.
The company said the warning applies to approximately 100,000 customers.
In a statement, Pennsylvania American Water said it is taking corrective actions, including draining its affected water storage tanks.
“We anticipate resolving the problem by this evening,” the statement said.
Here are the affected communities:
● Bethel Park ● Clairton ● Dravosburg ● Elizabeth Township ● Elizabeth Borough ● Glassport ● Jefferson ● Jefferson Hills Borough ● Liberty ● Lincoln ● North Fayette ● South Fayette ● South Park ● Upper Saint Clair ● West Elizabeth
● Amwell ● Avella ● Buffalo ● Burgettstown ● Canton ● Canonsburg ● Caroll Township ● Cecil Township ● Chartiers ● City of Washington ● Claysville ● Cross Creek ● Donegal Township ● East Washington ● Fallowfield ● Finleyville ● Frankfort Springs ● Forward Township ● Green Hills Borough ● Independence ● Hanover ● Hopewell ● Houston ● Jefferson ● McDonald ● Midway ● Monongahela ● Mount Pleasant ● New Eagle ● North Franklin ● North Strabane ● Nottingham ● Peters Township ● Robinson Township ● Smith Township ● Somerset Township ● South Franklin ● South Strabane ● Union Township ● West Middletown According to a statement from the company, turbidity “has no health effects,” but “can interfere with disinfection and provide a medium for microbial growth” and indicate “the presence of disease-causing organisms.” Bacteria, viruses and parasites can cause symptoms such as “nausea, cramps, diarrhea and associated headaches,” the release said.
Boil water for at least one minute and let it cool.
The alternative is to use bottled water.
Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes and food preparation until further notice.

BETHEL PARK, Pa. — The Pennsylvania American Water Company (PAWC) has issued a 48-hour boil water advisory for 55 communities in Allegheny and Washington counties.
Residents of impacted communities should bring all water to a boil, let it boil for one minute, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water.
Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation until further notice.
Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water.
According to PAWC, turbidity has no health effects.
Turbidity may indicate the presence of disease-causing organisms.
People with severely compromised immune systems, infants, and some elderly may be at increased risk.
These people should seek advice from their health care providers about drinking water.
Turbidity is the cloudiness or haziness of a fluid caused by suspended solids that are usually invisible to the naked eye.
It is a key test of water quality.

LOUISBURG, N.C. (WNCN) — The boil water advisory has been lifted for Franklin County water customers.
LOUISBURG, N.C. (WNCN) — Franklin County schools have made contingency plans as a boil water order continued into its second day in areas of the county.
Sunday night, officials confirmed that Franklin County Public Utilities was continuing a mandatory boil water order for all its customers.
The order was issued mid-day Saturday because of a water leak repair at N.C. 56 and U.S. 1 in Franklinton, the utility said.
Water authority officials that any water that is used for human consumption must be boiled even after service is restored.
Bottled water is also recommended as a substitute, authorities say.
The utility said they would post updates about the boil-water order on their Facebook page.
Meanwhile on Sunday Franklin County Schools said it had a plan to deal with the boil water order.
School officials said large water coolers will be at each affected school Monday morning and more will be delivered more as needed.
“The school nutrition department is aware of the issue and will take all necessary precautions in preparation of any food or drink served to our children or faculty,” Franklin County School officials said in a news release.