ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY, Va. – Rockbridge County officials have announced a boil water notice for many of its residents.
Authorities have stated that drinking or using tap water for food preparation without boiling it for the time being may result in intestinal illness. It is recommended that you bring tap water to a rolling boil for at least one minute to kill possible bacteria before letting it cool. If possible, you should use bottled water.
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The boil water notice has been issued to customers of Rockbridge County Public Service Authority in the Longhollow Area.
If you do not have bottled water or are unable to boil your water, Rockbridge County has recommended the following:
- Safely use liquid household bleach to disinfect water. The bleach product should be recently purchased, free of additives and scents, and should contain a hypochlorite solution of at least 5.25%. Public health officials recommend adding 8 drops of bleach (about ¼ teaspoon) to each gallon of water. The water should be stirred and allowed to stand for at least 30 minutes before use.
- Water purification tablets may also be used by following the manufacturer’s instructions.
Officials have said crews are working onsite to repair the water main, and they hope to have the issue resolved within several hours. The Virginia Department of Health also requires water samples, and the boil water advisory will remain in effect until the samples are received.
We will update you when this boil water notice is lifted.