YARDLEY, Pa. (WPVI) — Residents in Lower Bucks County are dealing with a boil water advisory that has been in effect since Thursday.
Pennsylvania American Water says 12,600 customers in Yardley, Lower Makefield, and portions of Falls Township should boil their drinking water before using it.
"Water should be boiled for a minimum of one minute before consumption and food preparation until further notice," Pennsylvania American Water said.
They issued the alert Thursday due to high levels of turbidity, or cloudiness, in the water caused by mechanical control issues within the water plant.
"At this time, we are unable to provide an estimate of when the boil advisory will be lifted," water officials said Friday.
There’s been a mass sale last night.
Local restaurant operators are doing their best to stay open; they too have to stop at the clean water sites.
Pennsylvania American Water says their team made progress this weekend making repairs to the plant, and they are in the process of stabilizing the treatment plant.
In addition, they say they will consult Sunday with the Department of Environmental Protection to begin conducting water sampling throughout the distribution system, which is required before the boil advisory can be lifted.
Pennsylvania American Water said it will send an update when it is once again safe to drink water from the tap.

The advisory is because of low water pressure and a leak in the water main, according to a press release.
Customers who live in the following areas are affected: Between the area of Collingwood Subdivision east of North Woods Court.
North of Ivy Lane.
Southeast around Earthland Road and Strawn Road.
South around Coats Lane and Perche Hills Estate Subdivision.
The advisory does not include the areas of River Oaks and Forever Green Estates Subdivision, northwest of Sugar Creek Drive, or northeast into Collingwood Subdivision to North Woods Court.
People in the affected areas may need to take the following precautions, according to the release: Boil water for three minutes before using.
Use only boiled or bottled water for drinking, brushing teeth and all food preparations and consumptions.
Buy ice or make ice cubes with boiled or bottled water.
Customers with questions can call the Water District at 449-0324.

Terry Maenza and Pennsylvania American Water issued the advisory for customers in their Yardley area district.
The reason for this is high turbidity levels, "which is also cloudiness or sediment in the water," he explained, which leads to a higher chance of contamination.
This should be done before drinking it.
"Some of the common questions we get, ‘Can I bathe or shower in the water?’
The answer is yes, but do not ingest the water.
‘Can we do laundry,’ the answer is yes.
We recommend not to use the dishwasher," he added.
Bottled water, he reminds us, is always a safe option.
Water tanker stations have also been set up.
You can see where they’re located, or get more information on this advisory here.

A boil water notice has been issued to several communities affected by the Woolsey Fire.
The notice was issued to customers in Point Dume, Encinal Canyon, and anyone inside the area bordered by Westlake Village, the Ventura County line, Malibu and Corral Canyon.
Affected customers should use bottled water or boil tap water for one minute before drinking it, brushing teeth and cooking.
The notices were issued after firefighting efforts resulted in a significant loss of pressure to the district water systems.
Boiling water helps kill bacteria.
City News Service contributed to this report.

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) – A precautionary boil water notice has been issued for part of Panama City.
City workers say due to emergency water main repairs on Thursday, the notice has been issued for this area.
The precautionary water boil notice will be in effect until the water tests come back showing the water is safe to drink.
-Using a disinfecting chemical.
If you cannot boil water, you should put eight (8) drops of common household bleach which is about 1/8th teaspoon, into one (1) gallon of tap water, then shake it, and allow it to stand for 30 minutes before drinking.
There should be a slight chlorine odor.
Use food grade containers.
Don’t use bleach that has perfume scents added.
-Using water purification tablets or iodine that many sports and camping stores sell.
-You can also buy commercial bottled water for consumption and food preparation.

Part of Consolidated Public Water Supply District No.
1 is under a Precautionary Boil Water Advisory from 3:30 p.m. Thursday to 2 p.m. on Friday.
The advisory is because of low water pressure and a leak in the water main, according to a press release.
Customers who live in the following areas are affected: Between the area of Collingwood Subdivision east of North Woods Court; North of Ivy Lane; Southeast around Earthland Road and Strawn Road; Southwest around Johnmeyer Lane; South around Coats Lane and Perche Hills Estate Subdivision; And northwest of Gillespie Well along Highway UU.
The advisory does not include the areas of River Oaks and Forever Green Estates Subdivision, northwest of Sugar Creek Drive, or northeast into Collingwood Subdivision to North Woods Court.
It also does not include Midway Heights School and Trails West Subdivision, according to the press release.
People in the affected areas may need to take the following precautions, according to the release: Boil water for three minutes before using.
Use only boiled or bottled water for drinking, brushing teeth and all food preparations and consumptions.
Buy ice or make ice cubes with boiled or bottled water.
Customers with questions can call the Water District at 449-0324.

Isabella County’s Union Township has issued a boil water advisory because of a water main break.
According to the township a loss of pressure in the main can lead to bacterial contamination.
Residences and businesses in the 4000 block of E. Bluegrass are affected by the advisory, including Union Square Apartments and Target.
People in the affected area are being advised to boil water before drinking or serving it.
It’s suggested that water be boiled and left to sit for at least 5 minutes, then let it cool before using it.
The township is working to resolve the problem, and estimates it will be at least Friday before water is safe to drink again.
Another notice will be issued by the township when the boil water advisory has been lifted.
Check the township’s website at www.uniontownshipmi.com for updates.

Residents in several Manheim Borough neighborhoods are advised to boil their water as a precaution through the end of the month as water and sewer authorities aim to repair an emergency water main break.
The advisory by the Manheim Area Water and Sewer Authority is in effect from Nov. 28 through Nov. 30 and affects homes and businesses located on North Main Street, between East High Street, north, to West Gramby Street.
Residents of those streets have been notified, MAWSA states in a news release.
Customers in other areas receiving water from the authority are not affected, according to MAWSA, and do not need to boil their water.
To properly boil water, MAWSA states water must be brought to a rolling boil for at least one minute.
Boiled water should be cooled before using and placed in clean, covered containers afterward.
The authority states water should only be boiled for any consumption purposes, such as drinking, brushing teeth, and hand washing dishes.
Showering with pre-boiled water is not hazardous, according to the authority’s news release.

The Town of Krotz Springs experienced little to no water pressure in an isolated area of the distribution system this morning due to a break in a four-inch water line.
As a precaution, a boil water advisory has been issued for the following areas: all customers on Moran Street and along Highway 105 South to end of Trout Bayou Road.
Some customers may experience no water at all, while others may have only a drop in pressure.
The boil water advisory is to remain in effect until rescinded by the Town of Krotz Springs Water System.
It is recommended that all consumers disinfect their water before consuming it (including fountain drinks), making ice, brushing teeth, or using it for food preparation or rinsing of foods by the following means: Boil water for one full minute in a clean container.
The one minute starts after the water has been brought to a rolling boil.
(The flat taste can be eliminated by shaking the water in a clean bottle, pouring it from one clean container to another, or by adding a small pinch of salt to each quart of water that is boiled.)
The Town of Krotz Springs System will rescind this advisory upon notification from the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals – Office of Public Health that additional water samples collected from our water supply system have shown our water to be safe.

The town is now at "level 3 water restrictions", which means showers, dishwashing, and general water use are now permitted.
However, town officials say residents should still use about 20% less water than they usually do.
According to Town Manager Tim Holloman, a water quality test Sunday revealed the town’s water is safe to consume.
Beech Mountain issued water restrictions after a reservoir was drained to rescue a diver who became trapped underwater while performing maintenance work.
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