Contractor mishap causes water outage for residents, boil water now active in Clarksburg, Bridgeport

CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - UPDATE (9:00 p.m.) - A boil water advisory has now been issued for the City of Bridgeport’s service area, along with many areas in Clarksburg.

The Clarksburg Water Board noted that affected areas include from 2nd St. and North Ohio Avenue going east, along with 2nd St. and West Main St. going east and 2nd St. and West Pike street going east.

Affected neighborhoods include Broadway, Goff Plaza, Broad Oaks, Monticello, Montpelier, and all intersecting side streets in the area.

Bridgeport city officials also issued a precautionary boil water advisory for everyone in the city’s service area. They note that Bridgeport is flushing the system, where necessary, and restoring water service to affected customers.

The boil water advisory could be lifted as early as Thursday evening, July 17.

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ORIGINAL STORY — Officials with the Clarksburg Water Board say a contractor working for the board accidentally hit a line while excavating, Wednesday evening.

Officials say the line was near the AutoZone on West Main Street.

Residents on West Main Street, as well as East Main Street, Pike Street and the Montpelier area have reported little to no water pressure.

The Clarksburg Water Board issued the following update on Facebook:

“A contractor working for Hope Gas has accidentally struck a large water transmission line in downtown Clarksburg near Auto Zone, by the intersection of West Main Street and E.B. Saunders Way. As a result, customers from 2nd Street and North Ohio Avenue going east, 2nd Street and West Pike Street going east, and 2nd Street and West Main Street going east will be affected by a water outage. Impacted neighborhoods include Broadway, Goff Plaza, Broad Oaks, Monticello, and Montpelier, as well as all intersecting side streets in these areas.

At this time, we do not have an estimated restoration time. Our crews are onsite and working as quickly as possible to repair the line and restore service.

Once water service is restored, a Precautionary Boil Water Advisory will be issued for the affected areas. You will receive a separate notice with details on the advisory.

If you have any questions, please contact our Customer Service Center at (304) 623-3711.”

Further updates will be posted on the CWB Facebook page.

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