by Kristen Schneider and Chad Hedrick, originally posted on December 24, 2016

 

Neighbors in Hurricane woke up Friday morning to little to no water pressure after a reported water main break. The break caused delays for some who were trying to get an early start to the holiday weekend cooking but were prevented from doing so.

UPDATE 12/23/16 @ 5:35 p.m.
HURRICANE, W.Va. (WSAZ) — Neighbors in Hurricane woke up Friday morning to little to no water pressure after a reported water main break. The break caused delays for some who were trying to get an early start to the holiday weekend cooking but were prevented from doing so.

Joanne Frey is the owner of The Sweet Retreat in Hurricane, and water is a big necessity for day-to-day operations and filling dozens of cupcake orders for Christmas weekend.

“That’s when the panic did kind of set in,” Frey said. “Because I thought, ‘Oh wow I’ve got orders that are going to be here at 11 a.m. and they need to be filled.’ ”

A break was discovered in the city’s main water line about 8 a.m.

A city crew responded immediately and the leak was isolated, according to Mayor Scott Edwards.

The water line had to be drained and the main tank was drained, as well.

Frey says she called the health department, and they walked her through the proper protocol to make sure the bakery was clean and the sweets were safe to eat.

After Friday’s brief scare, Frey says she will always make sure there is backup water at her store should another outage hit.

“I did make a pact with myself and say I’m going to keep extra gallons of water here on hand just because if something like this does happen, even an hour of being down is hard.”

A boil water advisory has been issued for all Hurricane Water customers until further notice.
UPDATE 12/23/16 @ 2:20 p.m.
HURRICANE, W.Va. (WSAZ) — A boil water advisory is in effect for the city of Hurricane after a water main break.

The break was discovered in the city’s main water line about 8 a.m. Friday.

Mayor Scott Edwards says the advisory is in effect until further notice.

The boil water advisory affects anyone with Hurricane City Water.

A city crew has been working to fix the problem all day.

The water line and main tank were drained Friday morning. The city has since switched to a backup water source, but the boil water advisory is still in effect.

Keep checking WSAZ Mobile and WSAZ.com for the latest information.
UPDATE @ 9:28 a.m.
HURRICANE, W.Va. (WSAZ) — The mayor of Hurricane says he’s hoping a water main break in the city’s water system is fixed by noon Friday.

A break was discovered in the city’s main water line about 8 a.m.

A city crew responded immediately and the leak was isolated, according to Mayor Scott Edwards.

The water line is being drained and should be done soon. The main tank was drained as well.

Once the line is repaired, the city will switch to a backup water source and begin filling the main water tanks, according to the mayor.

Mayor Edwards says people should boil their water until further notice.

Keep checking WSAZ Mobile and WSAZ.com for the latest information.
ORIGINAL STORY
HURRICANE, W.Va. (WSAZ) — A water main break in the city of Hurricane has caused some people to have no water or low pressure.

Hurricane Mayor Scott Edwards says the break is in the city’s main water line.

Crews are working to isolate the problem and then make repairs, but it’s unclear how long that may take.

No word on how many residents are affected.

Keep clicking on WSAZ Mobile or WSAZ.com for the latest information.

by Scott McCaulley, originally posted on December 24, 2016

 

BRANSON, Mo. – Folks in the Branson Hills Parkway area can now safely drink their tap water.

The Boil Water Advisory in effect for areas between Highway 248 and Branson Hills Parkway in Taney County has been lifted. Ed Young, General Manager for Public Water District number three tells Hometown Daily News.com that he has received two satisfactory samples back from the lab and the water is safe to drink.

The Boil Advisory had been issued on Thursday morning after a fire hydrant was hit by a vehicle on Bird Road causing a loss in water pressure.

by Andrea Butler, originally posted on December 24, 2016

 

Richland County, S.C. (WACH)– The City of Columbia Water Works advises the water customers of Silver Lake Road East & Silver Crest Drive, located in Richland County, that they no longer need to boil their water prior to drinking or cooking.

Following an intense flushing of the distribution system, bacteriological samples were collected and analyzed by the City of Columbia Water Works. The results of this sampling indicate that the system is safe to use for drinking and cooking purposes.

Should you have any questions concerning this repeal of the Boil Water Advisory, you may call the City of Columbia Customer Care Call Center at 545-3300.

by Mitch Hotts, originally posted on December 24, 2016

 

Eastpointe officials say a boil water advisory will remain in place until Monday morning after a traffic accident on Christmas Eve temporarily disrupted water service.

Residents and business owners were without water service for several hours Saturday after a motorist crashed into a surface electrical service box on Gratiot Avenue, north of Eight Mile Road.

The collision disabled electricity to a pressure relief valve at the city’s transfer station that controls the water supply, according to City Manager Steve Duchane.

Duchane said the valve manages the water supply pressure on the main water service from the Great Lakes Water Authority. When it goes out, water pressure decreases across the system.

Duchane said public works crews brought in generators to slowly bring the water pressure back online in increments.

“The system was never contaminated, but our engineers are suggesting people continue to boil the water as a precaution,” Duchane said.

DTE Energy has since reconnected the standard power supply.

City officials are testing water samples under the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality and system operations regulations, according to the city manager.

Public Works Supervisor Carol Apley and her staff are overseeing the tests. They expect to lift the advisory Monday morning, pending the results of the final tests.

Duchane said Eastpointe owns a 400,000-gallon underground water reserve system at the public works yard on 10 Mile Road that has been dormant for years. He plans to ask the City Council to re-activate the system in 2017.

In an unrelated incident, a motorist crashed through the fence to the city’s dog park on 10 Mile Road on Friday. Public works crews implemented temporary repairs to the fence after the vehicle was removed.

In both case, after a police investigation and charges are potentially authorized, the city may seek to re-capture some of its costs for the dog park fence and water system repairs through court-ordered restitution, Duchane said.

 

Two consecutive water samples came back free of bacteria

by Anjuli Patil, originally posted on December 24, 2016

 

Truro’s water boil advisory has ended just in time for Christmas after two consecutive water sample tests came back free of bacteria.

The town made the announcement Saturday.

The advisory started Thursday after one of the town’s samples tested positive for E.coli.

About 4,500 water customers were affected by the boil water advisory.

UPDATE: The boil water advisory has been lifted!

originally posted on January 16, 2017

 

A boil water advisory notice has been lifted for residents from Tully to Silkwood, but several communities are still affected.

They include Cardwell, Kennedy, Ellerbeck, Rockingham, Tully Heads, Hull Heads, Lower Tully and Jarra Creek.

Residents and businesses are advised to bring their water to the boil for use in the following activities: drinking; brushing teeth; washing or preparing food that is not going to be cooked; preparing baby formula; making ice.

The boil water advisory notice follows heavy rainfall, flooding and high turbidity levels.

Water supply disinfection systems are less effective with high turbidity.

Cassowary Coast Regional Council is monitoring the water supply and conducting regular tests.

The boil water advisory stems from an overnight water main break

originally posted on January 16, 2017

 

A boil water advisory has been ordered by the Department of Health in parts of Bouctouche Monday morning.

Dennis Richard, a town spokesperson, said there was a water main break overnight and some residents may experience low water pressure.

The water system is located on the south side of the Bouctouche River.

Areas affected include Acadie Road, the Chebooktoosk Cottages, the Pays de la Sagouine, Champlain Avenue, George Road, Tiffany Avenue, Claude Avenue, Boucher Avenue, Bernard Road, Louis Bourg Road, Klomfass Avenue, Kanalflakt Way, Heron Court and Irene Avenue.

During the advisory period, it is important that all water destined for drinking, preparing infant formulas and juices, making ice cubes, washing fruits and vegetables, cooking and dental hygiene, boil for one minute.

Unless advised differently by the Department of Health, under most circumstances it is not necessary to boil water used for other household purposes.

Adults, adolescents and older children may shower, bathe or wash using tap water, but should avoid swallowing the water. Toddlers and infants should receive sponge baths only.

Dishes and laundry may be washed in tap water, either by hand or by machine, unless advised differently by the Department of Health.

originally posted on January 16, 2017

 

ST. MARY PARISH – The St. Mary Parish Waterworks Dist. #5 Water System is issuing a boil advisory for its customers, effective immediately.

According to a spokesperson, the Water Treatment Plant lost electricity; therefore, pressure pumps were not running for a short duration, causing the system pressure to drop below the LA Department of Health requirements.

As a precaution, the St. Mary Parish water system is advising customers to boil their water for one full minute before consumption. This includes making ice, brushing teeth, consuming fountain beverages and using water for food preparation.

Here are some helpful tips:

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

This boil advisory is to remain in effect until rescinded by the Water System.

originally posted on January 15, 2017

 

BURDEN, Kan. (KSNW) – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Burden public water supply in Cowley County. KDHE officials issued the advisory because of a loss of pressure in the distribution system. Failure to maintain adequate pressure may result in a loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination.

The advisory took effect on January 15 and will remain in effect until conditions which place the system at risk of contamination are deemed by KDHE officials to be adequately resolved.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:

• Boil water for one minute prior to drinking or food preparation, or use bottled water.
• Dispose of ice cubes and do not use ice from a household 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 household 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.

Public water suppliers in Kansas take all measures necessary to notify customers quickly after a system failure. Regardless of whether it’s the supplier or KDHE that announces a boil water advisory, KDHE will issue the rescind order following testing at a certified laboratory.

originally posted on December 27, 2016

 

Tri-County Water Association has issued a boil water advisory for residents from Corbin Branch Road and Route 73 to Nixon’s.