The water is safe for showering and laundry.
Stow water main break full#
Water used for drinking or cooking should be brought to a full boil for a minimum of 2 minutes and returned to the proper temperature before use. How long does water need to boil before it's safe? Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water.įor more information, please contact the City of Stow Water Department at 33. An announcement will be made when it is safe to use city water without boiling it first.įor now, though, residents are still advised to boil their water according to CDC guidelines.īoiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation until further notice. Stow should have the results by early Friday afternoon at the latest, Brooker said, and the boil advisory will be lifted if they come back clean. Brooker said that it came back clear, and they're now waiting on the second set of tests to return.ĮPA regulations stipulate that two tests be conducted in the event of a water main break. In addition to their quick repair of the water main and the road, the city has received good news regarding the first set of bacteria testing conducted following the break. In the meantime, there will be traffic delays, and motorists should avoid the area if possible. Brooker said that the road repairs will be completed by 6:30 p.m. The city was able to isolate the break and complete repairs by 4:30 p.m. The water is safe for showering and laundry.The worker was boring a hole for an electrical line, and the bore head of the machine impacted the water main, causing the break, Brooker said.Īdvisory still in effect: Stow issues boil advisory after water main break
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