originally posted on November 30, 2016

 

The town of Church Point announces that St. Jude Street will be under a boil advisory as a result of a broken main.

The whole street is under the advisory, but it is the only street affected, officials say.

Until the advisory is lifted, residents are advised to boil water in a clean container for one full minute prior to drinking, cooking or brushing your teeth with the water. It also applies to water given to pets or animals to drink.

The one minute starts after the water has been brought to a rolling boil. The flat taste can be eliminated by shaking the water in a clean bottle, pouring it from one clean container to another, or by adding a small pinch of salt to each quart of water that is boiled.

by David Danzis, originally posted on November 30, 2016

 

NEWTON — The boil water advisory for the town that was issued after last week’s water main break was lifted at 1 p.m. Tuesday.

Joe Carr, assistant supervisor for the Newton Water and Sewer Utility, said a total coliform test of water samples taken from six separate locations on the town’s water system was conducted. The samples were sent to Garden State Labs in Sparta for testing.

Carr also performed chlorine residual tests, which are time sensitive, on samples.

“Everything is in good shape,” Carr said Tuesday afternoon. “We’re thankful that’s behind us.”

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends flushing water pipes by running the water until it is clear after a boil water advisory. A chlorine smell may emanate from taps and faucets after a boil water advisory because oftentimes the chemical is used at increased levels to disinfect pipes.

The CDC also suggests running cold water from faucets that are the farthest upstairs in a home or business and then opening the faucets one at a time moving from the highest floor to the lowest.

Appliances, such as water softeners, filter units and refrigerator water dispensers/ice makers, also need to be cleaned.

The boil water advisory was issued on Thanksgiving after a 16-inch water main break under Sparta Avenue in the early morning. Employees from the Department of Public Works and Newton Water and Sewer Utility spent more than 12 hours repairing an 18-foot section and the road during the holiday.

A second water main break occurred on Monday on Lake Avenue at about 7 p.m. The main break also caused a valve to break on Newton-Swartswood Road. Roughly 100 homes in the area lost water pressure as a result. Those repairs were completed Monday night into Tuesday morning.

Carr said Monday’s breaks would have no impact on the water quality going forward.

Mayor Sandra Diglio said she was thankful to the hardworking employees in town who have had a rough few days.

“Thank you to the residents for their understanding,” Diglio said Tuesday. “Thank you to those residents who were kind enough to bring refreshments to the gentlemen working on Thanksgiving. It was very much deeply appreciated.”

Verdict on Clay County water advisory expected soon

-by Michelle Ganley, originally posted on November 29, 2016

 

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – Officials in Clay County are waiting for two consecutive days of acceptable bacteriological samples before they can lift a water advisory that’s been in place since Monday.

Water service was interrupted from midnight until 6 a.m. in the Magnolia Heights subdivision, at the Middleburg United Methodist Church, and all the homes, businesses and schools from Everett Avenue and Main Street in Middleburg, north to Black Creek.

The interruption was planned, and the advisory for drinking water was put into place as a precaution, as officials with the Clay County Utility Authority repaired a leaking water main.

When officials with the CCUA confirm the two consecutive days of satisfactory samples from the public drinking water supply, the advisory will be lifted. The results are expected sometime after 3 p.m. Wednesday.

Water officials will post a notice on doors and update their website, when they receive the all-clear from the technicians.

People affected by the advisory are encouraged to turn off their appliances, including dishwashers, ice makers, washing machines, water heaters and water softeners.

Service will be restored once repairs are complete and workers have flushed the water lines and measured disinfection levels to ensure water quality. “Once this occurs, we suggest you allow water to run for several minutes to remove any sediment or air may have entered the system,” the CCUA said.

If there is air in your system, the water will appear milky — however, officials said, there’s no need to worry. Just flush the line until the air has been removed.

Anyone with questions is asked to call the Clay County Utility Authority’s office at 904- 272-5999 or 877-476-CCUA.

Water customers who never received a notice about the outage or a precautionary boil-water advisory were not affected.

originally posted on November 29, 2016

 

CURRITUCK COUNTY, N.C. (WAVY) — A water line break caused a loss of pressure for potable water service in Currituck County Tuesday.

The affected area is south of Westside Drive in Harbinger to the Wright Memorial Bridge in Point Harbor.

Because of the decreased pressure, there is a potential for contamination. Customers in this area of the Currituck County Mainland Water System are asked to boil all water or use bottled water when service is restored. Water used for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, and making ice should be boiled.

Vigorous boiling for one minute should kill any disease-causing organisms that may be present in the water.

Officials say samples will be collected throughout the affected area to confirm the water quality as soon as pressure is restored. The system pressure advisory is set to be lifted on Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. If there is a problem customers will be notified of a continued advisory.

Customers may experience periods of low pressure and discolored water until full service is restored.

originally posted on January 6, 2017

 

TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for Neosho County Rural Water District (RWD) No. 7, the last Neosho County district affected. The advisory was issued because of high turbidity. High turbidity may result in a loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination.

Laboratory testing samples collected from Neosho County RWD No. 7 indicate no evidence of contamination and all other conditions that placed the system at risk of contamination are deemed by KDHE officials to be resolved.

 

by Thomas Lanahan, originally posted on January 6, 2017

 

COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) – The City of Cayce has announced that certain areas are now under a boil water advisory.

The advisory is affecting 65 homes on Wadsworth Drive, Sedgefield Drive and Chadsworth Drive.

All residents living in these areas have been notified and the water has been cut off. The City asks that even when the water is cut back on, to still boil the water for the next 24 hours.

The City said the advisory comes after they experienced a broken water main and no other information was given as to how long the fix will take.

originally posted on April 15, 2017

 
AMSTERDAM — The city has announced that due to a water main break Thursday on Chestnut Street, city residents on several streets must boil their water until further notice.

by Ryan Clancy, originally posted on January 6, 2017

 

JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) – The city of Jacksonville has lifted a precautionary boil water advisory for a section of the Aldersgate subdivision off Gum Branch Road.

The tests came back negative for contamination, and the city said the advisory was strictly a precaution and in line with state regulations.

In an earlier release, the city said a main water line serving the subdivision broke and has been repaired.

The city said there was no evidence of contamination, but state regulations require the precautionary boil water advisory until tests confirm the lack of contamination.

State contamination tests take between 24-48 hours and advisories cannot lifted until tests confirm the absence of bacteria.

The city is emphasizing the advisory was strictly a precaution, and no evidence of contamination was found.

originally posted on January 6, 2017

 

(UPDATED) At 4:10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, the boil advisory for North Street, Eagle View, and Hilltop in the Monroeville was lifted. If consumers experience a water quality or service related issue, they should contact the water department at 410-465-4182 or call the non-emergency number of the Monroeville Police Department.

 

(ORIGINAL POST) The Village of Monroeville is experiencing a water main break at the corner of East Broad Street and North Street. There will be a boil advisory in effect until further notice for residents on North Street, Eagle View Drive and Hilltop Court. Residents can call either the administrative offices at 419-465-2922 or the water department at 419-465-4182 if there are any questions.

Advisory issued due to water main break

originally posted on January 7, 2017

 

A Boil Water Advisory has been issued for the City of Mulvane. It was issued because of a water main break.

The City of Mulvane says repairs will begin at 1:00 a.m. to about 4:00 a.m January 8, 2017, and water will be shutoff during that period. The advisory is in effect for the next 48 hours or until testing confirms boiling is no longer necessary.

Kansas Department of Health and Environment says you should:

• Boil water for one minute prior to drinking or food preparation, or use bottled water. [This also includes water used to prepare other drinks such as tea, coffee, juice, fountain drinks, etc.]

• Dispose of ice cubes and do not use ice from an automatic icemaker.

• Disinfect dishes and other food contact surfaces by immersion for at least one minute in clean tap water that contains one teaspoon of unscented bleach per gallon of water.

• Water used for bathing does not generally need to be boiled. Supervision of children is necessary while bathing so that water is not ingested. Persons with cuts or severe rashes may wish to consult their physicians.

• If your tap water appears dirty, flush the water lines by letting the water run until it clears. The City of Mulvane works hard to provide outstanding water service. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank our customers for their understanding and patience. Mulvane water customers will be notified when the boil water advisory has been lifted. Information call 777-4262.