(Spotsylvania)- Water restored to the Route 1 corridor from the Fredericksburg line to Thornburg. However, if you were affected, a Boil Water Advisory has been issued:
BOIL YOUR TAP WATER
Failure to follow this advisory could result in stomach or intestinal illness.
Spotsylvania County Utilities are advising residents to use boiled tap water or bottled water for drinking and cooking purposes as a safety precaution. This precaution is necessary because of a water main break in the Rt. 1 corridor that caused the pressure to drop below 20 psi.
DO NOT DRINK TAP WATER WITHOUT BOILING IT FIRST
Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, beverage and food preparation, and making ice until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water. Boiling is the preferred method to assure that the tap water is safe to drink. Bring all tap water to a rolling boil, let it boil for one (1) minute, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water.
If you cannot boil your tap water….
• An alternative method of purification for residents that do not have gas or electricity available is to use liquid household bleach to disinfect water. The bleach product should be recently purchased, free of additives and scents, and should contain a hypochlorite solution of at least 5.25%. Public health officials recommend adding 8 drops of bleach (about ¼ teaspoon) to each gallon of water. The water should be stirred and allowed to stand for at least 30 minutes before use.
• Water purification tablets may also be used by following the manufacturer’s instructions.
We will inform you when you no longer need to boil your water. To address this problem we are repairing the main break and sampling affected areas as a precaution. We anticipate resolving the problem within 72 hours.
For more information call 540-507-7300, x 1.