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This is a precautionary notice as BVU works to resolve a water main break in the area of Bristol’s Goodson Street, according to a written statement.
BVU expects to restore water service to all customers around midnight tonight.
"This notice is a precautionary measure to protect public health until test results confirm the water remains safe for human consumption."
A boil water notice advises residents and businesses to boil their tap water used for consumption, because water may be contaminated.
A notice is in effect until laboratory results show water is safe from bacterial contamination.
Bathing, washing clothes or dishes and other activities where water is used externally, should not pose a health risk.
Once the boil water notice is no longer in effect, BVU will issue a notice to customers that rescinds the notice A Boil Water Notice is issued to customers in the affected areas around Downtown Bristol because loss of water pressure increases the risk of contamination in the water distribution system.
As water service is restored, consumers are advised not to drink the water without boiling first.
The water, however, may be used for bathing and washing.
Customers should bring water that will be used for drinking, food preparation, making ice or brushing teeth to a rolling boil for at least one minute.

TUCSON -The city of Tucson will be filing a lawsuit against 3M.
Several Tucson wells had to be shut down last year because of those contaminants.
Now dozens of communities are stepping forward and suing 3M for water contamination.
What Davis-Monthan told us they were doing is simply hosing it into the soil and dumping it down the sewer system," Steve Kozachik, Tucson councilman said.
"3M has known for decades that the PFO’s substance they are producing is toxic.
"We’ve got to make sure it gets cleaned up and cleaned up properly and we’ve got to be able to leverage our resources too.
There is I think right now there is already 15-19 cities involved.
Just this past month the Marana Town Council approved an estimated $11 million water treatment system for its contaminated water.
"3M not only owes us for the fix but they also owe us for the loss of capacity.
3M acted responsibly in connection with products containing PFA’S and will vigorously defend its environmental stewardship.” The City of Tucson shut down their contaminated wells last year.

A Suez Water employee flushes and tests water from a hydrant in front of the fire station in South Kingstown last week.
[The Providence Journal / Kris Craig] The final boil water advisory was lifted Monday in Narragansett after three consecutive days of water sampling found no evidence of contamination, according to the Rhode Island Department of Health.
Heath department spokesman Joseph Wendelken said approximately 4,000 residents of the Narragansett North End Water system will be able to use water for drinking and cooking without boiling it first.
He said the health department never found the cause of the E. coli contamination, adding that it appears to be an isolated instance.
At its peak, 38,000 customers of five separate water systems in Narragansett and South Kingstown were under the boil-water advisory after bacteria was found in the water.
The advisory began Aug. 31.
The other four water systems had their advisories withdrawn on Saturday.
Although customers of these five water systems no longer need to boil their water, there are certain steps that people should take before using their water again to ensure it is safe.
People should clean and sanitize refrigerators with water dispensers and/or ice machines, replace water-treatment filter cartridges, and run all faucets and taps for 10 minutes.
Additional guidance, including guidance for schools, food establishments and healthcare facilities, is available at www.health.ri.gov.

Suez employee flushing and testing water from a hydrant in front of the fire station on Kenyon Avenue in South Kingstown on Sunday, Sept. 2.
[KRIS CRAIG/THE PROVIDENCE JOURNAL] PROVIDENCE — After more than a week, some residents in Narragansett and South Kingstown no longer have to boil their tap water before drinking it.
The state health department announced Saturday that it was lifting an advisory to boil water for four water systems — Suez Water, Narragansett-Point Judith, South Kingstown-South Shore and South-Kingstown-Middlebridge — after finding no contamination of E. coli or coliform bacteria for three consecutive days.
Before using their water again, customers should clean and sanitize refrigerators with water dispensers or ice makers, replace water-treatment filter cartridges, and run faucets for 10 minutes if they weren’t used during the advisory.
A boil-water advisory remains in place for customers of the Narragansett-North End water system.
The health department said that water samples from that system collected on Wednesday and Saturday contained coliform bacteria.
Residents affected by the advisory may fill bottles of water at West Kingston Park, at 3840 Kingstown Road, West Kingston, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Elderly residents and people with disabilities should contact (401) 789-1091 for assistance.
Boiling contaminated water for one minute renders it safe to drink, after it cools down.
The health department is investigating reports of gastrointestinal illness, which would be associated with E. coli infection.

The German International School Dubai has been closed since Sunday after a "possible contamination of water" was discovered.
The school halted lessons as a "precaution" and is working with the UAE authorities over the issue, said a statement issued on its behalf by the German Consulate.
Dubai Municipality has refuted reports of a Legionnaires’ Disease outbreak at the premises and the school is expected to reopen as normal on Tuesday.
"The German International School Dubai places highest priority on the health and safety of its community," said a statement issued by the German Consulate.
"Therefore, after a possible contamination of water was discovered, the school has been closed as a matter of precaution.
Redha Salman, director of the Health and Safety Department at Dubai Municipality, said there had not been any cases of Legionnaires’ Disease in any school in the emirate.
"There is no Legionnaires’ Disease in any School and we are not aware of such existence," he said.
Mr Salman said the school had "decided to conduct cleanup and maintenance of the tanks and piping in the school" when concerns were raised.
The illness develops within two to 10 days of exposure to the bacteria that causes it.
Common symptoms include headaches, muscle pain and a high fever.

Contamination from banned chemicals in firefighting foam at levels above safe drinking water guidelines has been found in streams around Palmerston North airport.
Photo: 123RF Seven surface water samples have all tested above the guidelines for the [www.pncc.govt.nz/pfas banned chemical PFOS.]
Streams around Palmerston North airport are contaminated with firefighting foam chemicals at between three and 12 times the safe drinking water guidelines.
A group with representatives from Palmerston North Airport, Horizons Regional Council, Palmerston North City Council, and MidCentral DHB Public Health Services has been set up to handle the PFOS contamination.
The airport was working on a disposal plan of PFOS foam, which would be replaced with fluorine-free firefighting foam, airport chief executive David Lanham said.
More bores will begin to be drilled next week for more tests, to assess if contaminated groundwater was moving off the airport site, Mr Lanham said.
"There are no formal requirements for landowners or regulatory authorities to notify [the public of] the results of investigations," the ministry said in a statement today.
PFASs were not included in the drinking-water standards, only in interim guidelines, so district health boards and the Ministry of Health do not need to be told if they were found, it said.
"Currently there is no consistent evidence that environmental exposures at the low levels New Zealanders are generally exposed to will cause harmful health effects," the ministry said.
"The interim guidance levels for PFOS and PFOA in drinking water were derived from effects found at certain doses in animal studies.

Around 25% of water samples collected from wells in the flood-hit regions of Ernakulam have been found highly contaminated in a study conducted by the School of Environmental Studies at Cochin University of Science and Technology (Cusat).
“Of the 172 wells from which samples were taken, 43 were found contaminated with faecal coliform.
Dr. Achari said that the total coliform count should be 50 or less per 100 ml in water found fit for consumption, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) norms.
Of the 172 wells from which samples were collected, three wells were found having water with a total coliform organism count higher than 50 MPN and below 1,100 in 100 ml, while nine wells had coliform content in the range of 1,100.
It also has to be boiled before use.
The total coliform count in water collected from 47 wells was below 50, while there was no coliform presence in 11 wells.
Researchers at the school have already received around 500 samples from the flood-hit regions in Ernakulam.
It could also have been caused by the presence of slaughter waste dumping sites, chemical factories, and chemical storage facilities near drinking water sources.
Samples could be collected after a week to confirm whether the total coliform presence has come to 50 or less in 100 ml, they added.
Extension of service Dr. Achari said that the water testing facility at the school could be used for carrying out sample analysis of drinking water from drinking water sources across the State.

The alleged presence of bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ disease caused a Dubai school to close temporarily on Sunday.
However, the school has confirmed that no clinical cases have been identified on campus.
The German International School (DISD) in Academic city said it was closing for precautionary measures, and reiterated that it will "commence normal operation once the issue has been fully resolved".
In a statement to Khaleej Times, the German Consulate, speaking on behalf of DISD, confirmed the temporary closure of the school.
"The German International School Dubai places highest priority on the health and safety of its community.
Therefore, after a possible contamination of water was discovered, the school has been closed as a matter of precaution.
The school is in direct contact with the UAE authorities and is coordinating all further steps closely with them in accordance with all regulations.
In a message shared with Khaleej Times from a parent in Dubai (under anonymity) on Sunday, it alleged that parents were informed the school would remain closed on Monday because "they found Legionnaires’ bacteria" in the water.
According to latest figures, the school plays host to 670 students and 64 staff.
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Court delays Auckland Council’s 1080 drop in Hunua Ranges as opponents fear water contamination A group opposed to a 1080 drop in the Hunua Ranges has won an interim injunction stopping it, for now.
Department of Conservation staff say in the past month they’ve had their car tyres slashed and wheel nuts loosened.
Source: 1 NEWS The Auckland Council started the drop of non-toxic baits last week, as a precursor to dropping poisoned bait this week.
But the ruling by Environment Court judge Jeff Smith has put all that on hold.
The case – brought by the conservation group Friends of Sherwood Trust – will go to a full hearing next Thursday.
The lawyer for the trust, Sue Grey, said it was concerned that 1080 would fall into the water supply.
"There appears to be no water quality reasons for putting poison in Auckland’s water supply," she said.
"The judge seemed to be concerned and the community are very concerned about the idea that poison would be put in a water supply for any reason that wasn’t necessary."
The community had not properly been consulted by the council and other groups will want to give their evidence to the court, she said.