The Essex Jct.
Water Department has issued a “precautionary” boil water advisory after a major water line break on Densmore Drive around 3 a.m. Public works staff has been on scene since then working to fix the problem, which closed the town offices and sent students home early from Essex High School and the Center for Technology.
The water department now says there’s a “strong possibility” that water supplies for customers who experienced low or no water pressure have been contaminated.
Boiled or bottled water should be used until further notice.
The department says the notice will remain in effect until the water break is completely remedied and the system can demonstrate that the quality and quantity of drinking water meets state and federal standards.
See the full advisory below: