Because the system is directly linked to the drinking water supply, residents should let their water run for a minute as a precaution until it runs clear. The water is safe to drink, but officials do say to use caution when doing white laundry -- it is recommended that you wait 24 to 48 hours after the testing has been completed in the vicinity of your neighborhood.
Testing will take in the following areas:
Monday – May 22
- Vassar Medical Center Facility
- Lincoln Avenue
- Livingston Street between South Avenue and Route 9
- Columbia Street
- Young Street
- Reade Place at Young Street
Tuesday – May 23
- Central Hudson Facility
- Phoenix Street
- Springside Drive Complex
- Balsam Square, Aspen Terrace
- Dogwood Court
- Academy Street by Springside Drive
- South Avenue along Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery
Wednesday – May 24
- Church Street between Market Street and South Hamilton
- Academy Street at Church Street
- Montgomery Street between South Hamilton Street and Market Street
- Noxon Street
- Market Street from Church Street to Montgomery Street
- South Hamilton Street from Church Street to Montgomery Street
Thursday – May 25
- South Hamilton Street Between Montgomery Street and Franklin Street
- Franklin Street Between South Hamilton Street and Garfield Place
- Garfield Place
- Academy Street Between Montgomery Street and Franklin Street
- Carroll Street Between Montgomery Street and Franklin Street
- Barclay Street
Friday – May 26
- South Hamilton Street Between Franklin Street and Livingston Street
- Livingston Street Between South Hamilton Street and South Avenue
- Wilbur Court Service Drive
- Carroll Street Between Franklin Street and Holmes Street
- Holmes Street
- Academy Street Between Franklin Street and Livingston Street
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