This Small Town In Virginia Is Under Boil Water Advisory

Parts of the northern Virginia town known as Haymarket are under a “Boil Water Advisory” due to a recent water main break. This incident caused exceedingly low water pressure in some areas, which then prompted the issue of the water advisory. Here’s more on the unsettling situation and which neighborhoods could be affected:

The residents of Haymarket and surrounding areas should be especially cautious of water intake today, officials say.

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The recent water main break that caused the advisory to come into effect happened between U.S. Route 29 and Wellington Road.

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The communities affected by this advisory include Parks at Piedmont, Gates Mill, Heathcoate Commons, Villages at Piedmont, Town of Haymarket, Heritage Hunt, Piedmont, Dominion Valley, Somerset, Hopewell’s Landing, and Virginia Oaks.

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So what exactly is this kind of advisory? A boil water advisory implies that there is high risk for bacterial water contamination, and therefore residents should boil water before consumption.

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Boiling water ensures that any harmful bacteria and parasites will be killed off. Any drinking water should be brought to a full boil for at least 60 sections before it is considered safe.

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Also be aware that if your ice machine, water dispenser, or coffee maker are directly connected to your water supply, they should not be used while the advisory is in place.

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Of course, another alternative would be to consume bottled water for the time being. The advisory should be in effect for the next 40 hours or so, according to officials.

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Do you live in this part of the state? How has your community been effected by this boil water advisory?