Boil water advisory issued for some East Lampeter Township residents - LNP | LancasterOnline

Boil water advisory issued for some East Lampeter Township residents | Local News | lancasteronline.com

Residents of a section of East Lampeter Township are advised to boil their water before drinking or cooking with it starting 4 a.m. Thursday. as the City of Lancaster Water Department begins planned repairs on a water main and valve.

The boil water advisory, prompted by the City of Lancaster Water Department’s planned repairs to a water main and valve, applies to residents at 3 Ohio Avenue as well as:
1641, 1643, 1644, 1645, 1646, 1647, 1648, 1649 Lincoln Highway East.
1647, 1651, 1655, 1660, 1662, 1664, 1666, 1667, 1668, 1669, 1674, 1701 Old Philadelphia Pike.

The planned water main work could result in microbial contamination of water, posing a risk of illness. Infants, the elderly and residents with compromised immune systems will have an increased risk.

Customers are asked to boil water before use until further notice. Water should be brought to a rolling boil for one minute and allowed to cool before using.

Residents can check for updates on the city's website or social media. Anyone with questions can contact the city water department’s water quality lab at 717-291-4818 or the water emergency line at 717-291-4816.