originally posted on January 12, 2017

PINE GROVE — A boil water advisory continues today for all Pine Grove residents, including those living in Pine Crest Village; on Hillside Drive, Oak Lane, and American Legion Boulevard up to and including Pine Hill Drive. The Pine Grove Water Department advisory states the water system may be at an increased risk for microbial contamination.

On Tuesday, repairs were made to the water line at Pine Hill Drive. A loss in water pressure is a signal of the existence of conditions that could allow contamination to enter the distribution system through back-flow by back-pressure or back-siphonage. As a result, there is an increased chance that the water may contain disease-causing organisms.

Do not drink the water without boiling it first. Bring all water to a rolling boil, let it boil for one minute, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water. Residents should use boiled or bottled water for drinking, making ice, washing dishes, brushing teeth and food preparation until further notice.

For more information, contact Pine Grove Borough, 1 Snyder Ave., Pine Grove, PA 17963; or call the borough office at 570-345-3555.

Advisory comes after major water main break affects large area of the city

by Viola Pruss, originally posted on January 10, 2017

The city of Moncton is asking some of its residents to boil their water after a major water main break.

The order affects residents in a large area south of Trinity Drive and north of Millenium Drive.

Isabelle LeBlanc, director of communications for the city, said the boil order is a precautionary measure.

Repairs to the break are being made with care but “there is a possibility that the water may have become contaminated,” she wrote in an advisory.

She added the city is working with the Department of Health and testing of the water will continue over the next 72 hours.

People will be notified when the boil water advisory is cancelled.

The city is also asking residents to share this information with their neighbours, especially those living in the affected area who may not have received the notice.

This includes people in apartments, nursing homes, schools and businesses.

The city first reported on the water break shortly after 6 p.m. Tuesday.

The Moncton Miracles game scheduled for Tuesday night at the Coliseum was also cancelled due to the break.

What to do during a boil water order:

• Do not drink the water without boiling it first. Bring water to a boil, hold water at a rolling boil for at least one minute, and then let it cool prior to using. Water which has been properly boiled is considered a safe source of water.
•  Any water that is to be ingested or used for drinking, preparing food, making hot and cold beverages, making ice cubes, washing fruits and vegetables, and brushing teeth should be boiled. This is particularly important for those whose immune systems are compromised (i.e., the elderly, infants, and people with transplanted organs, on dialysis, with HIV/Aids, etc.).
• Contaminated water may cause illness in humans, including diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms. Contamination of water, however, is not the only cause of these symptoms. If you experience any of these symptoms and they persist you may want to seek medical advice.
• The water is safe for showering and bathing.
• Hands can continue to be washed using tap water and a proper handwashing technique that includes rubbing all parts of the hands with soap and water for a minimum of 20 seconds.
•  Laundry may be washed in tap water, either by hand or by machine.
• Dishes may be washed by hand in hot, soapy water, and left to air dry. It is safe to use a dishwasher.
• Users may experience discoloured water or air in their plumbing systems. Residents who completely lose water pressure should turn off the circuit breaker for their hot water heaters to prevent damage to the heating elements.

by Sarah Valdivieso, originally posted on January 11, 2017

The Buckhannon Water Department became aware of a possible main waterline break in the Buckhannon Crossroads area.

Repairs began on Jan. 10. The City’s Water Department customers are asked to boil water until further notice in the following areas: Route 20 North, Buckhannon Crossroads, Brushy Fork to the Armory, Mudlick Road, Weston Road and Liggett Addition.

Officials are also asking customers in these areas to conserve water the entire day on Tuesday, Jan. 10.

by Terry Cunningham, originally posted on January 10, 2017

originally posted on January 10, 2017

A boil water advisory issued for residents of Clarke and Tattnall streets remains in effect until further notice, according to Milledgeville city officials.

The advisory was issued after a waterline break was discovered under Greene Street around 6:30 a.m. on Monday, according to a press release issued by Milledgeville City Manager Barry Jarrett.

“Water Department officials began work to repair the break throughout the day. The repair was completed around 10:30 p.m. (Monday). Following the repair, water department personnel were notified around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday that a second water main break occurred approximately 10 feet from the recently repaired water line near Greene Street,” according to the release.

The second break has been repaired, however, tests are being conducted and bacteria samples will need to be collected for further testing before the advisory is lifted.

“After supply and pressure have been restored and the system has been flushed, it is projected that bacteriological samples will be collected … .Results will be available 24 hours after the samples are taken. Once favorable results are secured, the boil water advisory will be lifted. At that point, the water supply will be safe for consumption. As of now, the boil water advisory is still in effect for City of Milledgeville Water Department customers living in the specified area. They are advised to boil all water prior to use for drinking, cooking or preparing food. The water should be boiled for at least one minute after reaching a rolling boil. Citizens should continue to boil their water until they are notified by their drinking water utility that the water system has been restored to full operation, and that the microbiological quality of the water in the distribution system is safe for human consumption.”

originally posted on January 11, 2017

Officials with the town of Cade says the boil advisory has been lifted, including at Le Triomphe in Broussard.

The advisory was issued following a report of low pressure in the Cade water system, due to freezing weather.

by Donesha Aldridge, originally posted on January 9, 2017

SCOTT COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) — A boil water advisory has been issued in Scott County for some customers who receive their drinking water from the H & H water system.

According to the water company, the advisory is for the following locations:

• Anderson Road
• Haralson Lane
•  Coleman Lane
• Lone Pilgrim Road starting at the 322 address,  going west to the intersection of Hillsboro-Ludlow Road
• Harperville Road starting at the 2600 block going west to the end of the road
• Hillsboro-Ludlow Road from the 1289 address headed north up until 2904

The advisory was issued because of new line connections. This affects about 150 customers.

Below are some tips from the Mississippi State Department of Health on what you should do during a boil water advisory:

If you are under a boil-water notice

• Do not drink tap water.
• Do not use ice made from recent tap water.
• Do not use tap water to make drinks, juices, or fountain soft drinks.
• Cook with tap water ONLY if food is boiled for at least one minute.
• Wash dishes, fruits and vegetables in boiled water or water that has been disinfected with bleach. Using your home dishwasher is not recommended.
• Brush your teeth with boiled or bottled water.
• Wash your hands and bathe as usual. Bathing is safe as long as no water is swallowed.
• Wash laundry as usual. Laundry washed in hot or cold water is safe.

by Abigail Margulis, originally posted on January 10, 2017

The City of Asheville Water Resources Department estimates that a South Asheville water line break could be repaired by 4 p.m. Tuesday.

The department reported an emergency water interruption on Buck Shoals Road, Sweeten Creek Road, Lower Christ School Road and in the surrounding areas Tuesday morning.

As a result, some customers were experiencing little or no water pressure.

Citizens were asked to boil water before drinking it for at least 1 minute, according to a city news release.

Employees with the Water Resources Department were performing laboratory tests following the break to check for any contamination. The boil water advisory will be lifted when tests confirm that there is no chance of water contamination, a news release states.

Lab results take 24 hours to complete, according to Water Resources Director Jade Dundas.

But checking for contamination is just a precautionary measure, he said.

Crews responded to the break around 1 a.m. Tuesday.

No official cause had been determined for what caused the break but Dundas said it could have possibly been due to air build up in the pipes.

“The pipes have been in the ground a long time,” he said. “Different breaks happen around the city and you can attribute it to different things.”

Once the water advisory is lifted it will be posted on the City’s Water Outage notifications webpage.

City staff said when water pressure returns there is a possibility that some discolored water or air could be present in the lines.

Customers are advised to run cold water for 5-10 minutes or until water is clear.

originally posted on January 9, 2017

WEBSTER COUNTY, Iowa  —  Residents of Lehigh, Iowa, are currently being advised to boil their water.

Officials say the pumps at the city’s water treatment plant failed to refill the water tower. This caused a drop in water pressure and increased the potential for bacteria to get into the system.

The town’s residents have been placed on a boil advisory.

Two sets of water samples taken 24 hours apart must be tested before the water can be deemed safe and the advisory is lifted.

NEWS BRIEF: Boil water advisory lifted.
Pennsylvania American Water lifted the boil water advisory for Lackawanna County customers today, according to an alert from their website.
A water main break along Mill Street in Dunmore on Saturday, April 8 resulted in the precautionary advisory to boil water in case of contamination.
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection authorized lifting the advisory after water samples collected on April 10 and 11 returned from tests with acceptable results.
Director of Housing and Residential Life Ross Novak sent an email today advising students to run hot and cold water in residence halls, public restrooms and water fountains for a few minutes before use to clear any old or discolored water that remains in the system.
Additionally, Novak relayed a message from Chartwells Dining Services in another email today, stating that “necessary steps are being taken to ensure the health and safety of everyone who uses the dining facilities.” Dining Services is in the process of flushing water supply lines and restoring cooking and serving equipment in the Atrium and Learning Commons cafes.
These dining locations will return to their normal operation hours soon, according to the email.
The lifted advisory applies to customers in Scranton, Dunmore, Dickson City, Throop, Olyphant, Blakely, Peckville, Jessup, Archbald, Old Forge, Taylor, Clarks Summit and Clarks Green, as well as parts of Glenburn Township, Scott Township and South Abington Township.
Pennsylvania American Water representatives thanked customers for their patience and cooperation during the situation and said more information could be found by contacting their customer service center at (800)-565-7292.