Residents of Town of Ontario in Wayne County still urged to boil water

Residents of the Town of Ontario in Wayne County are now under a boil water advisory after a water main break near the entrance of Ginna Nuclear Power Plant.
Ontario Town Supervisor Frank Robusto confirmed the order on his Facebook page: According to Robusto, the town was alerted to the issues after a low pressure alarm went off at the water treatment plant at 2200 Lake Road, leading to a search of miles of underground water pipes in order to find the cause.
While they do not believe a contamination has occurred, they want to make sure the water is safe.
Robusto warns that some people in the Town of Ontario may experience low water pressure as a result of the flush.
It is suggested that locals use boiled water to rinse dishes, create ice, cook, or brush teeth, but that showers and baths can continue as usual.
According to the Department of Health, the boil water order and water conservation order is expected to be in effect for either the next three or four days, or until bacteriological samples confirm the water is safe to drink.
More information will be available on the Town of Ontario website.
Anyone with questions is asked to call 315-524-2941 ext.
The full press release can be seen below: Town of Ontario, Wayne County – BOIL WATER ADVISORY ONTARIO, N.Y.: The New York State Department of Health is requiring all Town of Ontario water customers to boil their water before using.
A water main break resulting in a large leak along Lake Road occurred near the entrance of the Ginna Nuclear Power Plant at approximately 3:00 AM.

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