Boil Water Advisory for Vestal Water District #5
BOIL WATER ORDER
Loss of pressure in Areas of Vestal Water District #5
BOIL YOUR WATER BEFORE USING
CUSTOMERS OF AREAS OF VESTAL WATER DISTRICT #5 ARE HEREBY ORDERED BY THE BROOME COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO BOIL ALL WATER FOR DRINKING AND CULINARY PURPOSES.
The following is the list of streets in Vestal Water District #5 that are subject to the boil water order:
- Ross Hill Road
- Tracy Creek Road
- Norris Avenue
- Arlington Avenue
- Westland Road
- Eastland Road
- Midland Drive
- Clifford Boulevard
- Culver Parkway
- Avalon Drive
- Arbor Place
- Parkview Avenue
- Vestal Parkway West from Owego Road to Tioga County line
- Owego Road to just east of Chucksters
At about 11:00 AM on 9/10/2011 the water system lost pressure due to a loss of a water supply well. When the distribution pipes and mains lose pressure it increases the chance that untreated water and harmful microbes could enter the system.
DO NOT DRINK THE WATER WITHOUT BOILING IT FIRST. Bring all water to a boil, let it boil for one minute, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water certified for sale by the New York State Department of Health. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation until further notice. Boiling kills most bacteria and other organisms in the water.
Harmful microbes in drinking water can cause diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms. They may pose a special health risk for infants, some elderly, and people with severely compromised immune systems. The symptoms above are not just caused by organisms in drinking water. If you experience any of these symptoms and they persist, you may want to seek medical advice.
What is being done?
The well pump equipment will be assessed and repaired. Pressure will be restored in the area. You will be informed when tests confirm that no harmful bacteria are in the system and you no longer need to boil your water.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
Posted: 9/10/2011 1:01 pm
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