by Ian Richardson, originally posted on June 30, 2016

 

by Eleanor Roy, originally posted on June 30, 2016

 

Lynchburg and state health officials advised some city residents to use boiled tap water or bottled water for safe drinking and cooking because of a water line break on U.S. 460 near Falwell Airport, according to a news release.

Assistant Director of Water Resources Gregory Poff said the water line break happened around 6 p.m. Wednesday when a contractor hit a small line connected to the main 24-inch water line on U.S. 460.

“The line’s got a fairly high pressure on it,” Poff said in a phone interview Thursday.

Crews had to release pressure from the main line to fix the break, which can introduce bacteria into the water, according to Poff.

“When that pressure goes down, we’re mandated by law to issue boil water notices just in case any contaminates got into the water line,” he said.

Crews are in the process of testing water, which will take about 48 hours. Poff said about 111 businesses and residences are affected.

Failing to use safe water can cause illness.

Pleasant Valley, Tyreeanna, and U.S. 460 east of the Campbell Avenue interchange are the areas affected.

Specific streets include: Poston Street, Holcomb Path Road, Rockwell Road, Kavanaugh Road, Aultice Lane, Carnell Lane, Tyreeanna Road, Pleasant Valley Road, Statham Lane, Turner Lane, Spinoza Circle, Nickerson Road, Channie Lane, and Concord Turnpike from the Lynchburg Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant east to U.S. 460.

“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. Boiling is the preferred method to assure that the tap water is safe to drink. Bring all tap water to a rolling boil, let it boil for one (1) minute, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water,” the city said in a news release.

“An alternative method of purification for residents that do not have gas or electricity available is to use liquid household bleach to disinfect water. The bleach product should be recently purchased, free of additives and scents, and should contain a hypochlorite solution of a least 5.25%. Public health officials recommend adding 8 drops of bleach (1/4 teaspoon) to each gallon of water. The water should be stirred and allowed to stand for at least 30 minutes before use.

“Water purification tablets may also be used by following the manufacturer’s instructions.”

City officials plan to flush the water system and collect water samples.

Officials hope to resolve the problem within 48 hours.

Residents seeking more information are asked to call the city’s Department of Water Resources at (434) 455-4250 or the health department at (434) 477-5900.

originally posted on June 30, 2016

 

(Updated story 5 p.m. Friday) 

HURON — The boil alert issued on June 29 has been lifted.

(Original story Wednesday) 

HURON — The Huron water department issued this statement:

Please be advised a boil alert has been issued effective 6 p.m. today due to a water main break on Wilbor Avenue in Huron. This advisory effects roughly 12 home.

• All homes on Kline Street on boil alert

• All homes on Wilbor Avenue between Center Street and Scott Street on boil alert

Residences have (and) will be advised via hardcopy posting at the residence, use of social media and news outlets.

Samples for bacteriological analysis will be drawn tomorrow with expected results on Friday.

A boil advisory means you should boil your water vigorously for one to two minutes before consumption.

originally posted on June 30, 2016

 

Ottawa Public Health lifted its boil water advisory affecting residents of more than 700 homes in the Carp area.

The precautionary measure was due to a drop in pressure in the town’s communal well system.

People in the affected area were asked to bring drinking water to a rolling boil for at least one minute before using it for drinking, making juice, ice and infant formula, or any other food preparation.

The water was fine for uses such as cleaning or showering, the city said.

On Friday morning, an official release said tests show the water is again safe for human consumption. No other tests are required by households.

However, residents are advised to run the cold water tap for at least one minute for the first time, before drinking it as usual.

Additional information on what to do after a boil water advisory is lifted is available at OttawaPublicHealth.ca, by calling 3-1-1 or OPH at 613-580-6744 (TTY: 613-580-9656).

originally posted on June 29, 2016

 

STEELTON, Pa. (WHTM) – Necessary repairs have placed some Steelton residents under a boil-water notice.

The advisory affects residents living in the 600 and 700 blocks of Second Street.

According to borough manager Doug Brow, the staff needed to shut down the water main for the area to make repairs on a water service line and gas line.

The advisory is in effect until further notice.

Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Issued for Hampton Hall

originally posted on July 30, 2016

 

Okatie, SC (June 29, 2016, 4:00 p.m.)– Officials of Beaufort-Jasper Water and Sewer Authority (BJWSA) and South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC) are advising residents of Hampton Hall to boil their water before using for drinking, cooking or dishwashing.

The advisory is being issued because of an incident that occurred causing well water to back up into the system through an irrigation system connection. This unauthorized well connection was discovered by BJWSA personnel as they investigated the cause of the discolored water complaints in the area. The well has been isolated from the potable system.

SC DHEC requires that water utilities issue a boil water advisory as a precautionary measure when such an event occurs that allows the possibility for bacteria to enter the public water system. Such an event may include a loss of water pressure, which could allow bacteria in soil and groundwater to enter water pipes through cracks or leaks. A drop in pressure could also cause backflow, which is best defined by the example of a garden hose in a bucket of dirty water “sucking” that water back into the public water system when the water pressure drops, although backflow prevention valves make this unlikely.

BJWSA is currently sampling the drinking water in the area to ensure that no harmful bacteria are present. Results are expected by late afternoon Friday, July 1, 2016. Upon confirmation that the water is safe, the precautionary advisory will be lifted.

Residents and businesses in the affected area are urged to use boiled or bottled water for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, preparing food, and giving to pets until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms that may be present in the water. Some water filters do not protect against bacteria, so customers with filters are advised to contact the manufacturer for more information or boil their tap water. The water is safe for bathing and doing laundry.

Residents may purify the water by using one of several methods.

Disinfection instructions are as follows:

A. If water does not appear to be clear, strain through a clean cloth into a container to remove any sediment or floating matter. If water is clear, omit this step.

B. Disinfection by heat:

1. Boil the water vigorously for at least one minute.                        

2. After allowing the water to cool, it is ready to use. If desired, a pinch of salt added to each quart of water or pouring it back and forth from one clean container to another several times will improve the taste

C. Chemical Disinfection:

Use common liquid chlorine laundry bleach. Read the label to find the percentage of available chlorine and then follow the table below:

Available Chlorine	Drops to be added per quart of water for Clean Water	Drops to be added per Quart of water for Cloudy Water
4 to 6 %	2	4
7 to 10%	1	2
Unknown	10	20

1. Mix thoroughly by stirring or shaking water in container.

2. Let stand for 30 minutes.

3. A slight chlorine odor should be detectable in the water. If not, repeat the dosage and let stand an additional 15 minutes before using.

4. Water is now safe for use.

Residents are urged to tell their neighbors about this situation who may not receive this message.

Information can also be found at www.bjwsa.org, including a complete listing of all area addresses affected by this advisory.

For further information, residents can contact BJWSA at 843-987-9200.

 

 

by Richard Sharkey, originally posted on June 29, 2016

 

A water boil advisory is in effect for customers in the vicinity of Stilley Road in Pineville following rupture of a water main Wednesday.

Pineville crews are repairing the line to restore service, but the approximately 260 affected customers will need to boil water before using it until further notice, a city of Pineville news release said.

Customers on the following roads are affected: Wainwright Road, Deer Trace, Quail Creek Apartments, Dawn Drive, Stilley Road and Navaho Place.

It is recommended that all consumers in the advisory area disinfect their water before consuming it (including fountain drinks), making ice, brushing teeth, or using it for food preparation or rinsing of foods.

To do so, boil water for one full minute in a clean container. Shaking can eliminate the flat taste of the water, pouring it from one clean container to another, or by adding a small pinch of salt to each quart of water that is boiled.

MOUND, La. — – The Walnut Bayou Water Association has issued a boil advisory.

Due to a power outage in Mound, Louisiana, the following areas are under a boil advisory:

T.J. Lott Road, Thomastown Road, Mound Road, Jimmy Lane, Jennie Lane, 2915 Hwy 602 to 2965 Hwy 602, Duckport Road, Hwy 80 E, VTR Airport Road, 105 Ethridge Road, FGT Road, Hunter Drive, Edna Drive, Hannah Plantation Road, Hwy 193, Dudley Pillows Road, Woodyear Drive, Hill Drive, Sparta Road, Carpenter Drive, Byson Road, Kennedy Drive, and Ashley Plantation Road.

All customers should boil their water for one full minute before consuming.

originally posted on June 29, 2016

 

PERKINS TWP. —The Erie County environmental services department issued a statement on a boil advisory:

“Due to a water main break, all of Kingsley Court will be on a boil advisory. The boil advisory will be lifted June 30 at  1 p.m. A boil advisory means you should boil your water vigorously for one to two minutes before consumption.”

 

by Darcie Moran, originally posted on June 28, 2016

 

CHELSEA, MI – A boil water advisory is in effect for a portion of Chelsea.

Officials are investigating possible bacterial contamination in the water system caused by a drop in the city’s water supply, according to a Nixle alertissued Tuesday, June 28, by the Chelsea Police Department.

The water is being analyzed and officials are taking measures to correct the issue, according to the release.

The advisory is in effect for residents in the area of Gene Drive, Creekside Court, Machnik Drive, and West Old U.S. 12 west of Wilkinson Street.