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NOTICE TO CONSUMERS of the CliftonForge WATERWORKS located on Muddy Pike, Mound Street, County Road, and Old County Road
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER
BOIL YOUR TAP WATER
Failure to follow this advisory could result in stomach or intestinal illness.
The Virginia Department of Health in conjunction with the Alleghany County Health Department, and Town of Clifton Forge are advising residents to use boiled tap water or bottled water for drinking and cooking purposes as a safety precaution. This precaution is necessary because of the occurrences of zero and/or negative system pressure at the waterworks observed on January 22, 2025, and the likelihood of the presence of E. coli in the drinking water. Water main repair in the 800 block of Muddy Pike.
DO NOT DRINK TAP WATER WITHOUT BOILING IT FIRST
Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, beverage and food preparation, and making ice until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water. Boiling is the preferred method to assure 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, or use bottled water.
If you cannot boil your tap water….
- An alternative method of purification for residents that do not have gas or electricity available is to 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.
- Potable water is available at the following locations: Clifton Forge Fire Department. Water is available 24 hours/day, just ring the doorbell at the single door on the D Street side of the building.
We will inform you when you no longer need to boil your water. To address this problem Bacteria samples are being taken through the prescribed time period. We anticipate resolving the problem within 48 hours, by Midday on Friday January 24, 2025.
For more information, please contact Clifton Forge Public Works Department at 540-863-2517 or 520 Howard Street, Clifton Forge, Virginia 24422.
This notice is being sent to you by The Town of Clifton Forge. State Water System ID#: 2560100.
Date of Notice: January 22, 2025.
