Boil water advisory lifted
Originally posted on October 6, 2016
The boil water advisory that was issued for several areas in Hodgenville was lifted at 2:20 p.m. Thursday.
South Glens Falls water project forces many to boil water
By Kathleen Moore, originally posted on October 6, 2016
SOUTH GLENS FALLS — Installing much-needed new water pipes in the village has been an exercise in frustration this fall.
Residents in the Charles Street area are on their second boil-water advisory in two weeks. They were able to drink the water only for about a week before being told to boil it again.
The first order was required after contractors broke a water pipe accidentally.
South Glens Falls officials took responsibility for that mistake.
“It wasn’t marked right,” Village Board member Tony Girard said of the water pipe. “We weren’t sure exactly where it was.”
The marking for the pipe was close — but not exactly above the pipe.
“And with bulldozers, you have to be exact,” said Village Board member Pete Lemery.
Since the water was exposed to air, residents had to boil water until it tested as safe.
The contractors had to pay for the repair, along with repairs of several storm drains they broke during their work, even though the items were not on the drawings, said Village Board member Bill Hayes.
“They’re well aware now, anything they break they have to pay for,” he said.
The second break happened when the contractors tried to hook their new water pipes up to existing pipes at the corner of Charles Street and Prospect Street.
The job involves turning off water under street, using a valve, and then hooking up the new pipe.
“Our valve at the end of the street didn’t work,” Hayes said.
It didn’t close all the way, so water began to leak out, said Public Works Superintendent Brian Abare.
“Before we realized how many people were affected, they were cutting it,” he said. “So, five hours later we handed out boil water orders again.”
Girard noted that residents on the corner would have been required to boil their water anyway, after the connection. But the rest of the neighborhood would have been fine if the valve had worked.
“Unfortunately, it ended up being more streets than it needed to be,” he said.
Girard lives there and has been boiling his water. He’s just as frustrated as everyone else, he said.
The contractors are continuing to hook up water pipes next week. Board members are hoping the rest of the underground valves work.
Boil Water Advisory Issued for Village of Millport
By Drusila Rivas, originally posted on October 6, 2016
MILLPORT, N.Y. (18 NEWS) – – The Village of Millport has issued a boil water advisory due to a water main break.
This information comes from Millport Mayor Bob Becraft who said a second water sample will be taken Friday and sent out for testing.
When two consecutive days of clean testing results come back, the boil water advisory will be lifted.
As of now, residents are advised to boil water before use.
Boil water advisory lifted
By Neil Zawicki, originally posted on October 6, 2016
City officials lifted the boil water advisory for North Albany at 9:15 a.m. Thursday. Door hangers advising that the water is safe to drink are being delivered this morning.
The advisory went into effect after 70 homes in North Albany were without drinking water for about two hours on Wednesday morning after a contractor damaged an eight-inch main line related to the Meadow Wood Drive water line project near Crocker Lane.
Repairs were completed about 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, and water lines in the area were flushed.
Corry water woes continue, boil advisory remains in effect
Originally posted on October 6, 2016
CORRY, Pa. – Residents of Corry are still dealing with water woes.
A boil water advisory remains in effect for residents serviced by the city of Corry Water Department.
A second sample was taken Thursday and the Department of Environmental Protection is expected to release test results Friday.
The Department of Environmental Protection and the Heatlh Department must give the OK before lifting the advisory.
The community has been under the advisory since Saturday after a water main break drained the systems reservoir. Residents are asked to continue using boiled water or bottled water for consumption, brushing teeth and washing dishes.
Water Boil Advisory Issued For The City Of Jasper
By Britney Taylor, originally posted on October 6, 2016
The city of Jasper has issued a boil advisory for homes on the southeast side of the city.
This affects several streets near Redemption Christian Church, including A, B, C, E, St. James Streets, and a portion of Third Avenue from Liberty Street to South Meridian Road.
Other affected areas include Highland, Hillbrook, Raymond Roads, and Energy Drive.
Residential and businesses in the affected area need to boil their water before drinking it until further notice.
Boil water advisory lifted for customers in Georgetown, Indiana
Originally posted on October 4, 2016
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A boil water advisory for the town of Georgetown, Indiana has been lifted.
The advisory was issued earlier this week after a large water main break.
Boil-water advisory issued
By Harlan Daily Enterprise, originally posted on October 5, 2016
Black Mountain Utility District has issued a boil-water advisory for all customers in the Sawbriar community. Customers are advised to bring water to a steady boil for one minute before consuming.
Boil water advisory still remains in effect for some residents
Originally posted on October 5, 2016
A boil water advisory remains in effect until further notice for customers between Marion Avenue and the 500 block of West Washington Street in Bradford City and Bradford Township, Bradford City Water Authority Executive Director Steve Disney reported on Tuesday.
A 12-inch water main break occurred under the tennis courts of the Kessel Athletic Complex at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford on Monday, and by that night workers had made the repairs.
“I was pleasantly surprised by the quick repairs given the fact that the vast square footage of pavement that prohibited an exact location to pinpoint the break and also due to the depth of the line,” Disney said. “Once we did find the line our crews did an outstanding job minimizing the water outage.”
Now the customers in the impacted areas are advised to continue the use of bottled water and bagged ice, and boil their water for washing dishes, food preparation, oral hygiene, making ice or drinking, according to a memo he provided The Era. The affected areas include all side streets, such as North Onofrio, Wagner, Nelson, Louette, Castle, West End, Gregory and Rodgar.
“Water should be brought to a rolling boil for at least one minute before using to kill potentially harmful bacteria that may be present,” the memo reads. “Customers not living within the affected area should continue normal use and practices.”
Bacteria tests are being conducted daily, and notice will be provided when the boil water advisory has been lifted, Disney said.
In the meantime, the water authority thanks customers for their patience. Disney also expressed appreciation to the authority crew as well as the Pitt-Bradford maintenance staff and administration.
Boil water advisory issued for White Pigeon
by WWMT Staff, originally posted on October 6, 2016
WHITE PIGEON, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) – The Village of White Pigeon, in St. Joseph, has issued a boil water advisory.
Village leaders say testing detected coliform bacteria in the water supply.
You’re also advised to boil water used for brushing teeth, washing dishes, and preparing food.
Be sure to stay with Newschannel 3, we will let you know when the advisory is lifted.