Boil water advisory issued near Kalamazoo’s West Main Hill neighborhood.
KALAMAZOO, MI — A precautionary advisory is being issued for municipal drinking water customers living near the West Main Hill Neighborhood.
The city of Kalamazoo’s Department of Public Services is repairing a water main break west of an intersection of Stadium Drive and West Michigan Avenue at West Lovell Street.
All water intended for drinking within the affected area should be boiled due to a temporary pressure loss that will occur within the water main during the repair.
The affected area includes Stadium Drive and West Michigan Avenue from Eldred Street to West Lovell Street.
This advisory is precautionary.
There have not been any confirmed tests showing bacteria present in the water main at the location of the break.
The city expects the advisory will be lifted within 72 hours.
A Boil Water Advisory warns residents their drinking water may be contaminated.
Call (269) 373-5337 with any questions related to boiling tap water or general water quality questions or visit the City of Kalamazoo website at kalamazoocity.org.

Boil advisory lifted for Clinton area.
A boil water advisory has been lifted for parts of the Clinton area along Hwy.
959, according to East Feliciana Rural Water (EFRW).
The boil advisory was issued Monday, April 10 after the well motor on the Bluff Creek Well burned up.
Customers in the area experienced outages.
Melissa Sanders, executive director with EFRW, said that samples were collected and sent to DHH for testing.
"We sent that call out to notify customers that there was going to be an outage.
We knew then that it was the well pump motor and that it would be out for an extended period of time," Sanders added.
"Oh I’m very grateful," said Ruby Drummond, a resident in the area.
The problem affected roughly 600 customers.

NEWS BRIEF: Boil water advisory lifted.
Pennsylvania American Water lifted the boil water advisory for Lackawanna County customers today, according to an alert from their website.
A water main break along Mill Street in Dunmore on Saturday, April 8 resulted in the precautionary advisory to boil water in case of contamination.
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection authorized lifting the advisory after water samples collected on April 10 and 11 returned from tests with acceptable results.
Director of Housing and Residential Life Ross Novak sent an email today advising students to run hot and cold water in residence halls, public restrooms and water fountains for a few minutes before use to clear any old or discolored water that remains in the system.
Additionally, Novak relayed a message from Chartwells Dining Services in another email today, stating that “necessary steps are being taken to ensure the health and safety of everyone who uses the dining facilities.” Dining Services is in the process of flushing water supply lines and restoring cooking and serving equipment in the Atrium and Learning Commons cafes.
These dining locations will return to their normal operation hours soon, according to the email.
The lifted advisory applies to customers in Scranton, Dunmore, Dickson City, Throop, Olyphant, Blakely, Peckville, Jessup, Archbald, Old Forge, Taylor, Clarks Summit and Clarks Green, as well as parts of Glenburn Township, Scott Township and South Abington Township.
Pennsylvania American Water representatives thanked customers for their patience and cooperation during the situation and said more information could be found by contacting their customer service center at (800)-565-7292.

Boil advisory continues for Clinton area.
A boil water advisory remains in effect Wednesday for parts of the Clinton area along Hwy.
Customers in the area are experiencing outages.
A crew has been called in from Mississippi to replace the motor.
All residents experiencing outages are under a boil advisory, effective immediately.
"We sent that call out to notify customers that there was going to be an outage.
"Oh I’m very grateful," said Ruby Drummond, a resident in the area.
The problem is affecting roughly 600 customers, but is well on its way to being all taken care of, but until then, Sanders warns it’s better to be safe than sorry.
The advisory will remain in effect until otherwise stated by EFRW.
The company will continue handing out bottled water at Bluff Creek Fire station for customers affected by the outage.

Boil advisory issued for Saline County RWD 2.
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is advising that customers of Saline County Rural Water District No.
2 boil their water before use because of a line break resulting in a loss of pressure in the system.
Failure to maintain adequate pressure could result in a loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination.
Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice: • Boil water for one minute prior to drinking or food preparation, or use bottled water.
• Dispose of ice cubes and do not use ice from a household automatic ice maker.
• Disinfect dishes and other food contact surfaces by immersion for at least one minute in clean tap water that contains one teaspoon of unscented household bleach per gallon of water.
• Water used for bathing does not generally need to be boiled.
Supervision of children is necessary while bathing so that water is not ingested.
Persons with cuts or severe rashes may wish to consult their physician.

Boil-Water Advisory Issued for Southwest Shirley.
The Suffolk County Water Authority has issued a boil-water advisory for the next 48 hours for southwest Shirley following a water main break on William Floyd Parkway and an extended shutdown of the water main serving this area.
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.
If any of these symptoms are experienced and they persist, medical advice should be sought.
Door-to-door notifications are being conducted in the area roughly south of Fawn Place and west of William Floyd Parkway, and also on a number of streets just to the east of William Floyd Parkway.
Water samples are being collected to ensure the safety of water supplied to the area as a precaution.
For more information, residents are advised to call the Suffolk County Water Authority Call Center at 631-698-9500.
The Suffolk County Water Authority is an independent public-benefit corporation operating under the authority of the Public Authorities Law of the State of New York.
Serving approximately 1.2 million Suffolk County residents, the Authority operates without taxing power on a not-for-profit basis.

Vero Beach issues boil-water alert after power failure at treatment plant.
VERO BEACH — All city water customers are on a boil-water alert after the water-treatment plant briefly lost power Monday morning.
City officials called the move — which is intended to kill bacteria in the water — "precautionary."
Power to the plant has been restored, but the water pressure dropped below acceptable levels.
Officials said customers should boil all water used for drinking or cooking.
The problem was blamed on a faulty 20-year-old switch at the city’s water treatment plant, city officials said Monday.
The equipment was restarted and currently is running property, he said.
All 12,490 city water customers — including schools, medical services and other businesses — were placed on a boil-water advisory that lasted three days.
No contamination was found through water testings at that time.
Staff writer Elliott Jones contributed to this report.

NOW LIFTED: McBride under a Boil Water Advisory.
Lab tests to determine the safety of the water must be performed before the boil water notice can be lifted.
The Village says Coliform and E. coli counts were not detected.
Interior Health has been consulted and is fully involved in this notification.
The public will be notified when conditions allow the notice to be rescinded.
“Owners of all public facilities must post boil water notices at all sinks or drinking water fountains accessible to the public (alternatively, public fountains and taps may be turned off)”.
The advisory will remain in effect until another public notice is issued, according to the Village’s statement.
People should use boiled water for drinking purposes, food preparation, coffee machines, brushing teeth, infant formulas, making ice, and washing fruits and vegetables.
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Austin Water said it will update the public when the water is safe for consumption and no longer requires boiling.

McBride under a Boil Water Advisory – NOW LIFTED.
McBride’s Boil Water Advisory has been lifted as of April 8th.
The Provincial Water Lab reports all four water samples collected on April 6th from the McBride community water system are satisfactory.
The Village says Coliform and E. coli counts were not detected.
A notice posted April 6th to the Village website says the advisory comes in consultation with Northern Health under the Drinking Protection Act.
“This Boil Water Notice applies to all users of the Village of McBride water supply system and should be followed by all persons using water from this system,” the advisory reads.
People should use boiled water for drinking purposes, food preparation, coffee machines, brushing teeth, infant formulas, making ice, and washing fruits and vegetables The statement reads “there is, was, or may be a threat to the drinking water,” but The Goat could not reach the Mayor, Village, or Northern Health staff by the time this article was published to find out what, if anything, has contaminated the water, or if the threat could be related to infrastructure.
Businesses should now have signs by any sinks or drinking fountains accessible to the public, according to the Village’s statement, and if the opportunity presents itself — advise any person who may potentially use the water.
The advisory will remain in effect until another public notice is issued, according to the Village’s statement.
The decision whether to request or order issuance of one of these notices rests with the discretion of a drinking Water Officer, but in general, they are used when the public health threat posed by the water supply system is significant and the nature of the threat is one that can be effectively addressed through boiling of the water,” the statement reads.

Boil water notices.
Water service in the Pine Hills area off Dry Hill Road will be temporarily interrupted Monday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. due to water main relocation work by Beckley Water Company.
The area includes Lee Avenue, Phil Avenue, Crystal Avenue and Valinda Street.
The time of the scheduled outage is an estimate only.
A boil water advisory will be in effect following the outage.
During this time, customers are advised to bring all water to a full rolling boil, let it boil for one minute and let cool before using, or use bottled water.
Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, bathing, and food preparation until further notice.
Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water.
n n n Beckley Water Company has lifted a precautionary boil water advisory issued on 4/6/17.
The advisory was issued for Stanaford Road from Deepwood Avenue to the end of the system at Piney View, including all side streets.