The Campbell County Utilities Service Authority issues boil water notice for some - WSET

The Campbell County Utilities Service Authority issues boil water notice for some | WSET

(WSET) — The Virginia Department of Health, in conjunction with the Campbell County Health Department, and Campbell County Utilities & Service Authority (CCUSA), are advising residents to use boiled tap water or bottled water for drinking and cooking purposes as a safety precaution.

According to CCUSA, this notice is to customers of the Campbell County Utilities and Service Authority Central System Waterworks of English Tavern Road, Lakewalk Villas, Tavern Grove, Spring Oaks, Russell Springs, Russell Meadows, and English Commons Subdivisions.

This notice is precautionary in nature and is necessary because of a water main repair in the affected area(s), according to the Campbell County Utilities and Service Authority (CCUSA).

CCUSA said boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, beverage and food preparation, and making ice. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water. Boiling is the preferred method to ensure that the tap water is safe to drink. Bring all tap water to a rolling boil, let it boil for one minute, and let it cool before using water.

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According to CCUSA, if you cannot boil your tap water:

To address this problem, CCUSA said they have repaired, chlorinated, and flushed the damaged waterline. They are restoring water service, but you need to continue to boil your tap water until the results of bacteriological samples are received. The results of the tests are expected on Wednesday by 7 p.m. If the results are not satisfactory, you will be given further instruction by Wednesday at 7 p.m. by posting another notice.

For more information please visit here or contact the CCUSA office at 20644 Timberlake Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502, or at (434) 239-8654.