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Boil Water Advisory Issued In Parts Of Passaic County Amid Water Main Break Boil Water Advisory Issued In Parts Of Passaic County Amid Water Main Break
Boil Water Advisory Issued In Parts Of Passaic County Amid Water Main Break American Water has issued a boil water advisory across parts of Passaic County. The advisory was issued Thursday, Aug. 15 at noon to American Water customers across Little Falls and Woodland Park. The advisory was the result of emergency repairs to a water main break on Notchcroft Drive in the Great Notch area of Little Falls.  Any water to used for drinking or cooking should be brought to a rolling boil for one minute. Water is okay for bathing, washing, and other common uses.  Residents will be notified when the advisory is lifted, which American Water says will be around…
Boil Water Advisory Ends In York, Cumberland Counties: Penn American Water Co. Boil Water Advisory Ends In York, Cumberland Counties: Penn American Water Co.
Boil Water Advisory Ends In York, Cumberland Counties: Penn American Water Co. Pennsylvania American Water Co. issued a boil water order for customers in York and Cumberland counties, starting on Friday, Aug. 9, and ending on Tuesday, Aug. 13.   The company initially warned that 42,000 customers were affected in the following areas: Camp Hill, Lemoyne, New Cumberland, Shiremanstown, West Fairview and Wormleysburg boroughs; East Pennsboro, Hampden, Lower Allen, Silver Spring townships; parts of Middlesex and Upper Allen townships; and parts of Fairview and Newberry townships. On Saturday, Penn American explained that a water main break caused a storage t…
Boil Water Advisory Issued For Thousands Of Passaic, Morris County Residents Boil Water Advisory Issued For Thousands Of Passaic, Morris County Residents
Boil Water Advisory Issued For Thousands Of Passaic, Morris County Residents Thousands of residents across Morris and Passaic counties are urged to boil their water due to high turbidity, or cloudiness, officials said. Officials in both Butler and Bloomingdale made the announcement earlier this week due to "emergent conditions" at the Butler water treatment plant. A water sample taken on Monday, June 24 showed a peak turbidity level of 8.34 nephelometric turbidity — which is above the standard of 1 nephelometric turbidity unit, Butler Water said.  "Because of the high levels of turbidity, there is an increased chance that the water may contain d…
Street Turns To River After 107-Year-Old Water Main Ruptures In Capital Region (Developing) Street Turns To River After 107-Year-Old Water Main Ruptures In Capital Region (Developing)
Street Turns To River After 107-Year-Old Water Main Ruptures In Capital Region (Developing) Crews are responding to a “substantial” water main break in the region that has inundated a residential neighborhood with a torrent of flood water. The Rensselaer County incident happened at around 2:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18 in Troy’s Lansingburgh neighborhood, near 7th Avenue and 124th Street. According to city officials, a 30-inch cast iron water main running along 124th Street broke somewhere between 6th and 7th avenues. The water main was installed in 1916 and is one of the two major distribution lines flowing from the water treatment plant. In a photo shared by the city, a significa…
West Mass City Says Its Water Is Safe To Drink Again West Mass City Says Its Water Is Safe To Drink Again
West Mass City Says Its Water Is Safe To Drink Again West Springfield residents no longer need to boil their water before using it. City officials lifted the order Friday, April 21, after a second round of tests showed the water was safe to drink.  The boil order was implemented after a 24-inch water transmission pipe on Gooseberry Road broke on Tuesday, causing low pressure for hundreds of residents and fears about potential bacterial infections.  The Department of Public Works repaired the pipe, and the EPA ran multiple water quality tests over several days to verify it was safe to consume from the tap, the city said in its announcement.  …
Boil Tap Water Before Using It In West Springfield After 'Major' Water Main Burst Boil Tap Water Before Using It In West Springfield After 'Major' Water Main Burst
Boil Tap Water Before Using It In West Springfield After 'Major' Water Main Burst Officials in West Springfield warn residents to boil their tap water before consuming it after a water main broke on Tuesday, April 18, causing "dangerously lowered water pressure." The city posted this warning on its website: Due to a major water main break, certain areas in town have experienced dangerously lowered water pressure. As a result, the Water Department is issuing a boil water order for the impacted areas of town outlined below. West Springfield is working to isolate the area to conduct repairs. When water is available in the impacted area, DO NOT CONSUME TAP WATER WITHOUT BOIL…
11,000 Montgomery County Residents Could Have Contaminated Drinking Water: Report 11,000 Montgomery County Residents Could Have Contaminated Drinking Water: Report
11,000 Montgomery County Residents Could Have Contaminated Drinking Water: Report A boil water advisory was issued to nearly 11,000 Pennsylvania American Water customers as of Friday, Sept. 30, according to the company and 6abc. The advisory was issued as emergency repairs were made due to a main break around 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept, 29. The advisory impacts customers in East Norriton, Whitpain, and Plymouth townships, the Blue Bell section of Whitpain Township, and a portion of Norristown Borough. Low water pressure or service interruption was expected. Any water to be used for drinking or cooking should be brought to a rolling boil for one minute. Water is okay…
Baltimore County Boil Water Advisory Officially Lifted Baltimore County Boil Water Advisory Officially Lifted
Baltimore County Boil Water Advisory Officially Lifted Baltimore City's boil water advisory has officially been lifted, authorities say. The water in Southwestern Baltimore County has been deemed safe to drink after testing confirmed that E.coli was confirmed to not be in the County's water supply, tweeted Baltimore County Government officials. "Tap water in Baltimore County is safe to drink and precautionary boiling is not necessary", continued officials. E.coli bacteria was found present in a part of West Baltimore and a precautionary advisory was issued for areas just outside of the city. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announced that he "re…
Baltimore Mayor 'Regrets' Not Telling Public About E.Coli Contamination Sooner Baltimore Mayor 'Regrets' Not Telling Public About E.Coli Contamination Sooner
Baltimore Mayor 'Regrets' Not Telling Public About E.Coli Contamination Sooner Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announced in a press conference that he "regrets" not informing the public sooner about the E.coli contamination in residents' water supply after he was made aware of it over the weekend, reports Fox Baltimore. Baltimore City Council members have criticized the handling of the situation that has resulted in a Boil Water Advisory across parts of the city, questioning why officials waited until Monday to issue the notice. Mayor Scott said that the decision to postpone the advisory was due to waiting for results of a "second test" to confirm the E.coli contaminatio…
Baltimore Area Boil Water Advisory: What We Know So Far Baltimore Area Boil Water Advisory: What We Know So Far
Baltimore Area Boil Water Advisory: What We Know So Far Several locations will be handing out water in Baltimore County as the boil water advisory continues, officials say. Three locations that will be distributing water to residents beginning at 9 a.m., Wednesday, Sept 7 include:   1401 W. Lafayette Avenue, Harlem Park Elementary/Middle School 3301 Waterview Avenue, Middle Branch Park 500 3rd Avenue, Landsdowne Library The boil water advisory was issued after E.coli was found in the area water supply.  A map to check if your area is under the advisory can be accessed here The CDC recommends doing the following for consumab…
Boil Water Advisory Issued For Parts Of Montgomery County Due To Water Main Break Boil Water Advisory Issued For Parts Of Montgomery County Due To Water Main Break
Boil Water Advisory Issued For Parts Of Montgomery County Due To Water Main Break A Boil Water Advisory has been issued in the Montgomery County area after a water main break, officials say. WSSC Water issued the advisory after a break on a 12-inch pipe that runs along MacArthur Boulevard in the Cabin John/Glen Echo area, Thursday, Aug. 11. The advisory will affect around 2,200 customers in the affected area. Officials suggest that customers should bring their water to a rolling boil for one full minute before cooling it. Officials are urging customers to practice this before utilizing water for the following activities: Drinking  Brushing Teeth Washing produce/…
Boil Water Advisory In Effect For 9 Central Jersey Towns Boil Water Advisory In Effect For 9 Central Jersey Towns
Boil Water Advisory In Effect For 9 Central Jersey Towns Pipe repairs to a water main leak put a boil water advisory in effect for nine towns across three New Jersey counties. New Jersey American Water said it will be distributing free bottled water for residents in Clark, Dunellen, Edison (northern sections), Green Brook, Linden, Middlesex, Piscataway, Roselle and South Plainfield. Bottles can be collected at: 495 Sidney Road, Piscataway from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. 4000 Hadley Road, South Plainfield from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. "New Jersey American Water is working to resolve the issue as quickly and safely as possible," the company said. "Thi…
Bottle Water Advisory Issued In Hershey After Water Main Breaks Near Sewer Main Bottle Water Advisory Issued In Hershey After Water Main Breaks Near Sewer Main
Bottle Water Advisory Issued In Hershey After Water Main Breaks Near Sewer Main A boil water advisory has been issued in parts of Hershey by Pennsylvania American Water. A water main broke nearby a sewer main prompting the advisory on Wednesday. All water used for drinking, washing dishes, teeth brushing, food preparation and washing dishes needs to be boiled (a rolling boil) for at least one minute. This notice applies to approximately 1,000 customers along the following streets: West Areba Avenue between Briarcrest Drive and Hillcrest Road Two sections of Briarcrest Apartments “Inadequately treated water may contain disease-causing organisms. These organisms…
Branchville’s Boil Water Advisory Lifted After 2 Weeks, Further Precautions Encouraged Branchville’s Boil Water Advisory Lifted After 2 Weeks, Further Precautions Encouraged
Branchville’s Boil Water Advisory Lifted After 2 Weeks, Further Precautions Encouraged Customers of Branchville Water Department no longer need to boil their water before household use, officials said Thursday evening. The boil water advisory was enacted Aug. 28 after the department identified a possible E.coli contamination issue. Residents were instructed as a precaution to boil tap water before use. Officials “strongly encourage” customers to take the following measures before further water consumption: Run all faucets for three to five minutes to “flush” the service connection and interior plumbing with water from the service main Empty and clean automatic ice makers and …
Some Jersey City Residents Still Without Water 16 Hours After Major Main Break Some Jersey City Residents Still Without Water 16 Hours After Major Main Break
Some Jersey City Residents Still Without Water 16 Hours After Major Main Break Although water has been restored to much of Jersey City and Hoboken after a major water main break, some Jersey City residents remained without water Wednesday -- nearly 16 hours after the Kearny incident. A boil water advisory was issued by Suez for those whose water had been restored in the cities Wednesday morning. Jersey City residents on Huron Avenue, St. Paul's Avenue, Elm Street, Spruce Street, Liberty Avenue and Journal Square reported still being without water Wednesday morning. Others reported discoloration despite boiling. Suez urged residents to check with their building's man…
Some Jersey City Residents Still Without Water 16 Hours After Major Main Break Some Jersey City Residents Still Without Water 16 Hours After Major Main Break
Some Jersey City Residents Still Without Water 16 Hours After Major Main Break Although water has been restored to much of Jersey City and Hoboken after a major water main break, some Jersey City residents remained without water Wednesday -- nearly 16 hours after the Kearny incident. A boil water advisory was issued by Suez for those whose water had been restored in the cities Wednesday morning. Jersey City residents on Huron Avenue, St. Paul's Avenue, Elm Street, Spruce Street, Liberty Avenue and Journal Square reported still being without water Wednesday morning. Others reported discoloration despite boiling. Suez urged residents to check with their building's man…
Boil Water Advisory Issued For Parts Of Mount Pleasant Boil Water Advisory Issued For Parts Of Mount Pleasant
Boil Water Advisory Issued For Parts Of Mount Pleasant A water main break has forced officials in Mount Pleasant to issue a boil water order for more than 150 Valhalla homes that will last through the weekend. The Mount Pleasant Police Department announced on Friday morning that a boil water advisory has been issued for approximately 170 homes that are served by the Kensico Water District. The boil water advisory will be in effect until the water main break is repaired. According to officials, the repair was completed last night on Thursday, Jan. 17 and Kensico Water District will collect water samples for testing from the repaired water main o…
New Boil Water Advisory Issued In New Windsor New Boil Water Advisory Issued In New Windsor
New Boil Water Advisory Issued In New Windsor Another "boil water" advisory has been issued in parts of New Windsor. A water boil advisory was announced by health officials on Tuesday, which will affect residents for Erie Avenue from Route 94 to Hudson Drive and for Windshire Village The advisory comes just two days after a boil water advisory had been issued for other streets in town. According to officials, “a water boil advisory means that residents in the affected area must boil all tap water at a rolling boil for a minimum of one minute prior to drinking it or using it to prepare food, wash dishes by hand or brush teeth…
New Boil Water Advisory Issued In New Windsor New Boil Water Advisory Issued In New Windsor
New Boil Water Advisory Issued In New Windsor ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. - Another "boil water" advisory has been issued in parts of New Windsor. A water boil advisory was announced by health officials on Wednesday, which will affect residents on Garden Drive, Blooming Grove Turnpike from Garden Drive to Willow Lane, Louise Drive, Cherie Lane, Suburban Court and Oakwood Terrace.  The cause of the boil water advisory was not immediately clear on Wednesday. A timetable for when the advisory will be lifted has not been released. The advisory comes slightly more than a month after a previous incident that stemmed from a water main break…