TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – A boil water advisory has been issued for parts of Troy.
People who use the City of Troy Public Water Supply in the area between Congress Street and Frear Park Road are encouraged to boil their water. Around 6 p.m., portions of the water system in the area lost pressure due to an emergency shutdown of a water main for maintenance.
As a result, it has increased the chances of untreated water and harmful microbes entering the system. The maintenance is done, and crews will be taking samples in the coming days.
For the next one to two days, the city advises people boil their water before drinking or cooking.

The Kitimat-Stikine Regional District expects to have water-quality test results later this week — but in the meantime, a boil-water advisory remains in place for everyone on the Thornhill Communtiy Water System.
The RD says water quality sampling continues and test results should be available this week.
Works and Services Manager Roger Tooms says staff have disinfected the main domestic water storage facilities, flushed the lower and upper distribution systems and continue to test the water quality in the system.
Regional District staff have disinfected the main domestic water storage facilities, flushed the lower and upper distribution systems and continue to test the water quality in the system.
Recent laboratory testing now indicates the presence of Total Coliform Bacteria in a single area of the lower system.
Testing results also indicate no total coliforms within the storage facilities.
We will be maintaining updates on our web site, www.rdks.bc.ca and expect to provide additional information to the media on Wednesday October 18, 2017.
Water quality sampling continues and test results should be available the week of October 16, 2017.

LAWRENCE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) — Wires at a Lawrence County water treatment plant caught fire Sunday night, causing a water outage for some residents.
Crooked Creek Water Association officials issued a boil water advisory for the entire South System.
Officials said during the storm Sunday night, lightning struck the treatment plant and caused a problem with the tank. The well drained and some wires caught fire.
Residents need to boil their water for the next few days.
The advisory affects about 400 people.

Peshastin-Dryden Elementary is closed today due to E. Coli detected in the Peshastin Water District system. A note on the school’s website says there was no E. coli detected in water taken from the school Friday night so it is not believed that anyone who was at the Pear Bowl football game Friday night was impacted. The water district is currently working on clearing out the system. The school has not announced any further closures, but noted that they will notify all parents, families and staff if further closures are necessary.
Steve Keene, Peshastin Water District Commissioner said problems were first detected in routine water sample testing on Friday. Keene said the entire system was tested Saturday and it was determined E. coli and coliform bacteria was present in one of the district’s sources and a reservoir.

The Cayuga County Health Department on Saturday advised residents of the Village of Union Springs public water system and residents within the Town of Springport Water District Number 1 to boil their water after a loss of pressure due to a water line repair.
The advisory said that tap water should be brought to a rolling boil, boiled for one minute, and cooled before using. Another option would be using bottled water certified for sale by the state Department of Health. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, washing dishes, brushing teeth, and preparing food until further notice.
The water system lost pressure due to a water line repair. When water mains lose pressure it increases the chance that untreated water and harmful microbes can enter your drinking water.
Harmful microbes in drinking water can cause diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms and may pose a special health risk for infants, some elderly, and people with severely compromised immune systems. But these symptoms are not just caused by microbes in drinking water.
The health department said that once the repairs are completed, the Village of Union Springs and Town of Springport will take samples to confirm there is no contamination in the distribution system. It is anticipated that the Boil Water Order will remain in effect for a few days.

The Cayuga County Health Department on Saturday advised residents of the Village of Union Springs public water system and residents within the Town of Springport Water District Number 1 to boil their water after a loss of pressure due to a water line repair.
The advisory said that tap water should be brought to a rolling boil, boiled for one minute, and cooled before using. Another option would be using bottled water certified for sale by the state Department of Health. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, washing dishes, brushing teeth, and preparing food until further notice.
The water system lost pressure due to a water line repair. When water mains lose pressure it increases the chance that untreated water and harmful microbes can enter your drinking water.
Harmful microbes in drinking water can cause diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms and may pose a special health risk for infants, some elderly, and people with severely compromised immune systems. But these symptoms are not just caused by microbes in drinking water.
The health department said that once the repairs are completed, the Village of Union Springs and Town of Springport will take samples to confirm there is no contamination in the distribution system. It is anticipated that the Boil Water Order will remain in effect for a few days.

A boil water advisory is in effect for customers within Public Water Supply District #9 in Cass County.
The Kansas City Regional Department of Natural Resources has been notified.
You may need to take the following precautions.
Boil water vigorously for three minutes prior to use. Use only boiled water for drinking, brushing teeth, diluting fruit juices and all other food preparations or consumption. Use of bottled water may be a feasible, but relatively expensive, alternative to boiling tap water when under a boil water order.
Do not use ice from a household automatic icemaker or use any ice made with unboiled water from this system.
Water used for hand-washing or bathing does not generally need to be boiled. Persons with cuts or severe rashes may wish to consult their physicians.

The City of West Plains has issued a boil water advisory effective until further notice for the area around Ozarks Medical Center (OMC) due to water line repair.
The affected area includes Kentucky Avenue from 10th Street to Sixth Street, OMC, OMC Shaw Building, H.O.M.E. Building and OMC Orthopedic Center.
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) requires that the advisory remain in place until the water is tested and comes back safe to drink.
Water in this area should be boiled for three to five minutes if used for cooking or drinking; do not use ice from an automatic ice maker during this time.
Dishes may be cleaned by immersion for at least one minute in clean tap water that contains a teaspoon of unscented household bleach per gallon of water.
Water used for bathing, cleaning or handwashing does not need to be boiled.
According to DNR, a public water system may issue a boil water advisory when a problem with water is possible, but has not been confirmed, such as in the case of water main breaks or other low-pressure events where contamination is possible.

A boil water advisory is in place until further notice for some areas of East Macon, due to a water main break.
Also, from Emery Highway south on Ocmulgee East Blvd. Riggins Mill Road and Ocmulgee East Blvd to county line on Riggins Mill Road. The boil water advisory includes all side streets within this area.
She says there are also some water outages.
The affected area is Emory Highway & Commerce to Emory Highway and Ocmulgee East Blvd., up Riggins Mill Road to Ruark Road; South Ocmulgee East Blvd. to Herbert Smart Airport Drive.
Customers in the outage map area may be without service for a day or two, but updated information will be provided throughout the day today as soon as more information is available from the Macon Water Authority.
Rojas says crews are working overtime to restore water to customers in the affected areas.

He told council the DPW detected total coliform bacteria in the village’s water system and have begun a chlorine treatment to alleviate the issue.
Schulz said the boil water advisory was a move to "be on the safe side" and to comply with a state mandate when bacteria is detected. Officials were initially hesitant to use chlorine, because although it will take care of the problem, it also usually knocks a lot of rust loose in the system.
"For anyone else, you’d have to drink the equivalent of a small swimming pool before it would affect you," he said.
When asked by council on a timetable, he was not certain, although he is hopeful they can begin sampling again as soon as Thursday. He added they must have two quality samples taken both upstream and downstream before they can lift the advisory.
Also at the meeting, council tentatively set a special meeting for Tuesday or Wednesday of next week for the general public to attend regarding the village’s solar contract with Cypress Creek Renewables.
"My biggest thing is we need to make sure that we let the public be aware and give them an opportunity to come in," said board member Agnes Kosinski.
The village received a $2,000 grant from the MSU Extension Office for its First Impressions program, which helps communities learn about their strengths and weaknesses through the eyes of first-time visitors. The event is free.