Boil Water Advisory Issued for Utica, New Hartford After Early-Morning Main Break - WKTV
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UTICA, N.Y. -- The water main break that closed MVCC's Utica campus has now caused a boil water advisory to be issued.
Mohawk Valley Water Authority crews are repairing the break that occurred between 2 and 3 a.m. on Wednesday on Pleasant Street.
The break affects the Town of New Hartford and City of Utica.
The advisory will be in effect for 48 hours until lab tests confirm that it can be lifted.
"During this time, customers are advised to boil their water for at least two minutes before using it for drinking or cooking," MVWA said.
"Customers are also advised against using any water that appears cloudy or discolored—especially hot water—since such usage will draw the water into the hot water tank, which may require customers to flush their tank once clear water becomes available. Customers should also avoid washing their clothes in discolored water since it may contain sediments that could permanently stain their laundry," MVWA added.
For more information, call 315-792-0301, option 3.
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