Free Press reporters Joel Baird and Nicole DeSmet discuss the morning’s top headlines.
JOEL BAIRD, NICOLE DESMET, ABIGAIL SILIN/FREE PRESS Essex Junction issued a boil water advisory Thursday after a major water line break threatened contamination of drinking water.
The notice by the Essex Junction Water Department is for customers who experienced low water pressure, or lost pressure, but the department advised anyone who is unsure if they are affected to boil their water as a precaution.
The boil water advisory will be in place until the water line is repaired and the system can demonstrate that the quality and quantity of the drinking water meets state and federal drinking water standards.
The advisory says to boil water for one minute and let it cool before using, or use bottled water.
Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes and food preparation.
When a water system is experiencing fluctuations in water pressure, the possibility exists for bacteria and other harmful organisms to enter the water distribution system and contaminate drinking water.
People with severely compromised immune systems, infants and some elderly residents may be at increased risk.
The water department advised those at increased risk to seek advice from their health care providers.
For more information, contact Darby Mayville at 878-6944.