Pennsylvania American Water said Thursday that water service to lower Bucks County customers has high levels of turbidity or cloudiness and should not be consumed without first boiling.
The company said because of these high levels of turbidity, there is an increased chance that the water might contain disease-causing organisms.
This warning applies to all Pennsylvania American Water customers in the Yardley-area, which includes: Lower Makefield, Yardley Borough and portions of Falls Township.
Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation until further notice.
Residents carried plastic bottles and glass containers for a fill up at a water tanker.
"Things happen, but not concerned," said Darice Keyes of Lower Makefield.
"It’ll pass quickly."
Pennsbury School District announced it will be closed on Friday due to the water boil advisory.
Pennsylvania American Water said it will send an update when it is once again safe to drink water from the tap.
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LA (KPLC) – Waterworks District No.
2 has lifted a boil advisory it had in place after a break in the distribution system.
The advisory has been lifted for the areas of Lee Spears Road, South to DeQuincy and all intersecting roads extending East to Hwy 12 and West to Dee Gilland Road.
All water samples tested by the Department of Health and Hospitals came back as clear.
The water is safe to drink.

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 Philomath Public Works Department reported a loss of water pressure in the city’s distribution system due to a break in the water line.
City sources said residents will be informed when tests show no bacteria and the boiling of water is no longer needed.
Officials anticipate resolving the problem by the end of Thursday.
Bacteria that could possibly be present in the water supply can make people sick and are a particular concern for people with weakened immune systems, including infants and young children.
• Bring all water to a boil, let it boil for one full minute, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water.
• Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation until further notice.
Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water.
A release from the city states that potentially harmful bacteria include fecal coliforms and E. coli which are bacteria whose presence indicates that the water may be contaminated with human or animal wastes, the city reported.
Microbes in these wastes can cause diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches or other symptoms.
People at increased risk should seek advice about drinking water from their health-care providers.

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) – If you live on Vance St. from City Park Ave. to Collingwood Blvd.
you need to boil your water before use.
The city is making repairs to the water system.
Until Thursday 11-29-18 at 5:00 PM, before you drink, make ice, brush your teeth, wash dishes or make food: boil your water.

MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield water repair department has lifted the boil advisory for Harrington Memorial Road, north of South Airport Road.
The advisory was issued Friday due to a water main repair.
All samples have returned with negative results, confirming water purity.
The boil advisory was a precautionary measure.