Louisville Water lifted a boil water advisory for approximately 20,000 customers this afternoon, after water quality tests confirmed that the water was was safe to drink again.
The advisory was put into effect Saturday morning as a precautionary measure, after water pressure had decreased in the Lyndon and St. Matthews areas, MarySusan Abell, manager of marketing and communications at Louisville Water, said.
During that time, Louisville Water suggested that everyone boil their water for three minutes before using it to drink and cook.
Now, Louisville Water is recommending that those with automatic ice machines dump two rounds before using, and those with a chilled water line in their refrigerator door, allow it to run for one minute before using the water.
They also recommend that for those who have been gone during the advisory, to allow the cold water to run from the highest point in the house for five minutes before using.
Customers can visit louisvillewater.com for more information on what to do during a boil water advisory.