Boil water advisory still in effect in Andover Borough
A boil water advisory remains in effect in the borough following a water main break that was repaired late Tuesday.
"We’re expecting water samples to be taken (Wednesday) or Thursday, and it takes 24 hours for those results to come back," said Mayor John Morgan.
Until those results are known, he said, the boil water advisory will remain in effect.
The advisory will be lifted once the results confirm the water is safe for drinking.
The break, which was reported early Tuesday morning, affected the the area along Route 206 north of the borough fire department as well as the portions of Lindley Court and Limecrest Road within the borough.
The break occurred near 179 Main St. on Route 206.
Emergency workers arrived on the scene shortly afterward at around 10:30 a.m.
The break was repaired shortly before 5 p.m. Borough Clerk Beth Brothman estimated that about 36 homes and business were affected.
The advisory states that affected residents should "bring tap water to a rolling boil for five to ten minutes and allow to cool before using for consumption, drinking, ice cubes, washing vegetables and fruit and for brushing teeth."
Questions should be directed to the Borough Hall at 973-786-6688.
Boil water advisory issued for Walhalla
WALHALLA, SC (FOX Carolina) – The city of Walhalla has issued a boil water advisory for the entire Walhalla water service area, a City Hall representative said Monday.
A water main break on Highway 28 disrupted service but the line was repaired Monday morning.
As a precaution, officials are asking residents to boil water for at least one minute before using it for drinking and cooking.
The boil water advisory will be in effect until Tuesday at 8 a.m.
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Boil water advisory lifted in Hopewell
The restriction impacted the city of Hopewell, as well as the subdivisions of New Birchett Estates, Cedar Creek, Cedar Creek West, Strattford Woods and Mullberry Woods in Prince George County over Easter weekend.
Virginia American Water is asking customers to continue to conserve their water usage, however.
Electricity to the water pumping system at the company’s Hopewell treatment facility has been restored through auxiliary power, and water pressure is normal, the statement read.
There’s still no timetable on when the facility will return to normal operations.
The boil water advisory was issued on Friday, March 30 following a drop in water pressure due to an interruption in the operation of Virginia American Water’s Hopewell treatment facility.
Customers may no longer need to boil their water, but should flush household pipes, ice makers and water fountains prior to using for drinking or cooking by using the following guidelines: Run a cold water faucet in your home for 3-5 minutes.
Follow the manufacturer’s guidelines specified in the owner’s manual.
Run drinking water fountains for one minute at the highest flow rate possible.
Drinking water distribution at Hopewell High School and Carter G. Woodson Middle School will end at 6 p.m. Sunday.
Anyone with questions should call 1-800-452-6863.
Boil water advisory lifted for residents in Hopewell, parts of Prince George
Officials said the results from samples taken from the water system meet all state and federal water quality standards.
“We are grateful to our customers for their ongoing cooperation as we ask them to continue to conserve water and curtail non-essential water use for the next 24 to 48 hours as the system rebuilds to regular operational strength,” said Barry Suits, president, Virginia American Water.
The boil water advisory also forced local restaurants to close their doors.
The owner of the restaurant tells me they had water when they got in and right when they opened they had none.
"Electricity to the water pumping system at the company’s Hopewell treatment facility has been restored through auxiliary power, and water pressure is normal.
Virginia American Water does not yet have an estimate when the facility will return to normal operations," officials said in an email.
Virginia American Water is advising residents to flush household pipes, ice makers, water fountains, etc.
Here are some guidelines: Run a cold water faucet in your home for three to five minutes.
Run drinking water fountains for one minute at the highest flow rate possible.
Those with questions can call 1-800-452-6863 or go to Virginia American Water’s website.
New Lebanon’s boil advisory has been lifted
Update@1:28 p.m.: First report: A second water main break this month has prompted a boil advisory for the entire Village of New Lebanon, according to a village official.
The break was reported in the 900 block of West Main Street Tuesday morning.
On March 11, a break in the same location prompted a boil advisory for the village that lasted around 48 hours.
All residents of New Lebanon will be under the boil advisory until at least Wednesday at noon, according to the village official.
We’ll update this page as new details become available.
‘Large Leak’ Reported At Dunkirk Water Plant; Boil Advisory Through Weekend
DUNKIRK — A “large leak” at the city of Dunkirk’s water plant may have allowed contaminates to enter the system, forcing county health to officials to order a water boil and conservation advisory Thursday.
All residential and commercial users in the city and town of Dunkirk were asked to boil and conserve water until further notice.
“All residential customers are being asked to conserve water,” the Chautauqua County Department of Health said in a statement.
“Take fewer showers, run only full loads of laundry, use paper and plastic ware for eating to decrease dishwashing, No car washing or exterior use.
Commercial customers and schools are being asked to shut down to conserve water until further notice.” Customers are asked to bring water to a rolling boil for at least one minute and to allow it to cool before using for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth and making ice.
“Temporary repairs have been made to the water leak but water levels are critically low so the city and county are asking for the cooperation of all Dunkirk water customers to conserve water as much as possible during this water emergency,” said Christine Schuyler, county Health and Human Services director.
Water customers will be updated through the news media and by automated telephone messages using the New York Alert system.
Updates and additional information will also be posted on the Chautauqua County website at chautauqua.ny.us/ and on the city of Dunkirk’s website at dunkirktoday.com.
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Boil water advisory issued for Gaffney, bottled water purchased for Cherokee County schools
GAFFNEY, SC (FOX Carolina) – Water issues continued in Gaffney Thursday after a water main break at the treatment plant on Wednesday led to service loss in the city and prompted schools to close.
Gaffney Board of Public Works said limited water service had been restored Wednesday afternoon but did not expect the system to be at full capacity until Thursday morning.
Below is the full boil water notice: The Gaffney Board of Public Works advises the customers of the Gaffney Board of Public Works, located in Cherokee County, to vigorously boil their water for at least one (1) full minute prior to drinking or cooking.
A major line break at the water treatment plant has resulted in a loss of pressure and to the customers of the Gaffney Board of Public Works.
Water system personnel are working to restore pressure and service to the entire system.
The Cherokee County school district said a decision regarding school on Thursday will be made by 6 a.m. Gaffney Board of Public Works released an update around 7 p.m. Wednesday: We have made the necessary repairs to the main line at the water plant and we are currently pumping 11 MGD to the system.
The system should be at full capacity and pressure before tomorrow morning.
The boil water advisory will run through approximately lunch tomorrow.
The Board of Public Works has purchased 19,200 bottles of Aquafina water and we are currently delivering those bottles to all Cherokee County schools for use tomorrow morning.
Dr. Moore has advised us she will provide the bottled water to students and faculty and have lunch room personnel boil water for cooking.
Boil advisory lifted for most of District 12, south of Lake Charles
A boil advisory has been lifted for most of the customers in Waterworks District 12 in Ward Three.
Kelly Goodman, with District 12, said the boil advisory remains in effect from Burgundy Drive to Vermilion Drive, from Crown Lane to Ham Reid Road and from Elliott Road to Spruce Spruce Street.
The boil advisory was put in place following a water main break on Saturday.
The water main break was also responsible for outages in the area Tuesday.
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Boil water advisory issued for Gaffney, Cherokee County schools closed Wednesday
GAFFNEY, SC (FOX Carolina) – A boil water advisory was issued in Gaffney after a water main break that led to school cancellations across Cherokee County on Wednesday.
Once the system is up and working again, BPW said customers should boil water for at least one minute before cooking or drinking for 24 hours.
Below is the full boil water notice: The Gaffney Board of Public Works advises the customers of the Gaffney Board of Public Works, located in Cherokee County, to vigorously boil their water for at least one (1) full minute prior to drinking or cooking.
A major line break at the water treatment plant has resulted in a loss of pressure and to the customers of the Gaffney Board of Public Works.
Therefore, as a precautionary measure, the customers of the Gaffney Board of Public Works are advised to vigorously boil their water for at least one (1) full minute prior to drinking or cooking until notified otherwise by the Department.
Water system personnel are working to restore pressure and service to the entire system.
The advisory will remain in place until a repeal is issued.
Schools in the county were canceled after the outage, which lasted well into the morning.
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Boil water advisory issued for Gaffney, Cherokee County schools closed Wednesday
GAFFNEY, SC (FOX Carolina) – A boil water advisory was issued in Gaffney after a water main break that led to school cancellations across Cherokee County on Wednesday.
Gaffney Board of Public Works said water service should be fully restored by noon.
Once the system is up and working again, BPW said customers should boil water for at least one minute before cooking or drinking for 24 hours.
Below is the full boil water notice: The Gaffney Board of Public Works advises the customers of the Gaffney Board of Public Works, located in Cherokee County, to vigorously boil their water for at least one (1) full minute prior to drinking or cooking.
A major line break at the water treatment plant has resulted in a loss of pressure and to the customers of the Gaffney Board of Public Works.
There has been no confirmed contamination of the system.
Therefore, as a precautionary measure, the customers of the Gaffney Board of Public Works are advised to vigorously boil their water for at least one (1) full minute prior to drinking or cooking until notified otherwise by the Department.
Water system personnel are working to restore pressure and service to the entire system.
Schools in the county were canceled after the outage, which lasted well into the morning.
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