Parts of Oswego city under boil water advisory after water main break
Oswego, N.Y. — Residents in parts of the city Oswego are under a boil water advisory this weekend after a water main break, officials said.
Around 11 p.m. Thursday, the water system experienced a loss of pressure due to the water main break, according to Oswego officials. The advisory will remain in effect until repairs are complete, they said.
The water main break affects homes and businesses from 472 W. First St. to Munn Street, the Burden Drive area, and the entire Munn District, according to the city.
A drop in pressure can allow untreated water and harmful microbes to enter the supply, officials said. Harmful microbes in the drinking water can cause diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms and may pose a special health risk for infants, some elderly, and people with severely compromised immune systems, they said.
Officials said residents should boil tap water for at least one minute before drinking, making ice, washing dishes, brushing teeth or preparing food. Bottled water approved by the state Health Department can also be used, city officials said.
For more information, residents can call the city’s Fresh Water Treatment Plant at 315-343-8481 or the Oswego County Health Department at 315-349-3557.
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