Beech Mountain hopes to lift boil water advisory, water restrictions on Sunday

The town is still under "level 4 water restrictions" and a boil water advisory.
Pregnant women, infants, and children are advised to drink bottled water only.
Officials are asking residents to only use water for flushing toilets.
According to a release Saturday, officials hope to remove the boil water advisory and go to voluntary reductions by Sunday afternoon.
In the meantime, water will be distributed Saturday at town hall, located at 403 Beech Mountain Parkway, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The YMCA in Linville will allow people to use its shower facilities from 7 a.m. through 7 p.m. Saturday and from 1 p.m. through 7 p.m. Sunday.
The town issued water restrictions earlier this week after a diver became stuck underwater at the Buckeye Reservoir, which had to be drained in order to rescue the trapped diver.

Boil water advisory continues in Beech Mountain

The Town of Beech Mountain is still under a boil water advisory until further notice.
According to town officials pregnant women, infants and small children need to drink bottled water only.
The crises has changed from Level 5 Water Restrictions, to Level 4 Water Restrictions.
This still means no dishwashing, no washing machines, limited hygienic use of toilets.
Water distribution will be at Town Hall, 403 Beech Mountain Parkway, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday.
The YMCA in neighboring Linville is providing a place for free showers through the weekend, the town message said, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and 1 to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
Town officials say they hope to remove the boil advisory and possibly be at voluntary reductions by tomorrow.

UPDATE: Roadway remains closed, boil water advisory issued for area near Whaley Street water main break

COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) – The City of Coumbia Water service has issued a boil water advisory for the areas around the Whaley Street water main break early Friday morning.
In addition to the boil water advisory, Whaley Street frm Main Street to Marion Street will be closed until all repairs are complete.
The utility says a 12″ water main break occurred Friday morning, and they urge its customers from Marion Street from Whaley Street to Rosewood Drive to vigorously boil their water for at least one full minute prior to drinking or cookin with it.
They also advise that customers who have lost water or water pressure to do the same.
All food processors and restaurants should comply with prescribed USDA and SC DHEC recommendations, respectively.
Should you have any questions pertaining to this advisory, please call Lexington/Richland County Environmental Services at 896-0620.
Restaurants and hotels may contact the SC Restaurant and Lodging Association at (803)-765-9000.
Questions concerning healthcare facilities such as hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities should be directed to the SC DHEC Division of Health Licensing at (803)-545-4370.

Water main break prompts Boil water advisory, shuts down road

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Update- the city of Columbia has issued a boil water advisory for Whaley at Marion Street and Pickens and surrounding areas, until further notice.
See the City of Columbia Water advisory page for details https://www.columbiasc.net/columbia-water According to officials, a water main break on Main St. and Whaley St. shut down roads in the area.
Blossom St. is blocked near the corner of Sumter and Blossom.
It is affecting the area of Main and Blossom as well.
Crews are on the scene to fix the issue.

Water system work could mean water loss, boil water advisory

Some Saginaw County residents may have to boil their water before cooking their Thanksgiving meal.
Richland Township officials are working on the water main system, and that could cause water in certain sections of the township to be without water for part of Nov. 21 and Nov. 22.
Officials said that once the water is turned back on, the area will be under a “Notice to Boil Water” until it can be cleared and tested.
Officials said because of the water main lowering, there could be a loss of water pressure.
Whenever a water system loses pressure for a significant amount of times, precautions must be taken.
The impacted area includes: Wilson Street – Cherry to N. Pine and N. Maple from Thomas North to the Dead end including Ault Street and the middle school.
The township says this impacts about 30 residents.
If you have further questions or concerns with regards to this notice, please contact us at the Richland Township Administration Building: 989-642-2097.

S&WB, mayor holding press conference on East Bank boil water advisory

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) -The New Orleans Mayor and the Executive Director of the Sewerage and Water Board are holding a news conference to address a weekend boil water notice.
The Sewerage and Water Board announced that the boil water advisory that was issued for the East Bank of New Orleans has been canceled.
The advisory was canceled after bacterial tests performed by the Louisiana Department of Health showed that the water is safe to consume and use.

Boil water advisory in effect in Fairchance

A water main break has led to a precautionary boil water advisory in the community of Fairchance, Fayette County.
The break happened on East Elm Street, leading to a loss of pressure.
Marcia Grimm, vice president of Fairchance Borough Council, said residents will need to boil water for at least three days, which is when test results on the water will come back.
Water buffaloes will be located at the Fairchance Borough Building, Fairchance Fire Department and Liberty Hall.

Boil water advisory canceled for the East Bank of Orleans Parish

The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans canceled the boil water advisory for the East Bank of Orleans Parish.
Bacteriological tests confirmed the water in the area is safe to drink and can be used for personal needs.
Officials advise residents to flush their internal and external plumbing first by running water for several minutes.
The Sewerage and Water Board says water samples tested negative for contamination.
A spokesman for Sewerage and Water board said, "SWBNO is committed to providing safe drinking water, and this precautionary boil water advisory was issued out of an abundance of caution to ensure the public’s safety.
We thank the impacted residents and businesses for their patience and apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
We also commend the fast and professional work of SWBNO employees from several departments and their work with LDH and Entergy officials during this event."
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Big question on New Orleanians’ minds after east bank boil-water order? ‘Who do you blame?’

Cell phones across New Orleans vibrated with bad news on Saturday morning: The Sewerage & Water Board had issued a precautionary boil-water advisory for the city’s entire east bank.
So residents were advised not to drink unboiled tap water or use it to cook, brush their teeth or make ice until the test results are in Sunday.
In the meantime, they can safely use tap water if they boil it for at least one minute first.
Also, someone has to run to the store to stock up on bottled water and even soft drinks, because the soda fountain uses tap water.
On Oct. 19, an advisory was issued for the Lower 9th Ward after a pressure drop affected only that area.
Café Dauphine owner Fred Henry, 43, said that he lost business last month when potential customers decided not to drive across the Industrial Canal to a place where the water might not be potable.
This is unacceptable to me, to my colleagues on the City Council, and to the residents of New Orleans."
When a second tower is completed next year, the system should be able to forestall pressure drops for up to 40 minutes after a power loss.
Boil-water advisories now are issued whenever pressure drops below 20 psi.
Café Dauphine’s Casby said he drinks tap water without hesitation despite the warnings.

Boil water advisory creates headache for residents, restaurants

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – The Sewerage and Water Board is testing water samples to see if there’s a risk to residents after pressure dropped on the East Bank and a precautionary boil water advisory was issued Saturday morning (Nov. 17).
The advisory was still in effect Saturday night, impacting both residents and businesses.
“I call them curve balls,” Craig said.
When you’re doing business in New Orleans, Craig said there are certain challenges you learn how to manage.
"We buy gallons of water that we use in the back.
"At least we’re old pros at it now.
It’s not like, ‘oh, we have to close.’"
If that were the case, Craig said boil water advisories would have a crippling effect on the city’s biggest industry.
While a new water tower proved effective, pressure dropped due to power and the pumps.
“You need the water pressure where it’s supposed to be but you also need the power to work simultaneously and if either of those don’t work, you run into problems,” Giarrusso said.