BOIL WATER ADVISORY – Notice to Customers of Selma/Low Moor/Valley Ridge

BOIL WATER ADVISORY 

Notice to Customers of Selma/Low Moor/Valley Ridge 

BOIL YOUR TAP WATER 

Failure to follow this advisory could result in stomach or intestinal illness. 

August 5, 2025 

Selma Area only – advise all customers to boil their drinking water. 

The boil water advisory is in effect until further notice. 

Main line water break – Selma area only 

DO NOT DRINK OR COOK WITH 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. 

To boil your water – 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 1/4 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. 

Once the Boil Water Advisory has been lifted, residents will be notified through the same methods of communication used to notify of the advisory. 

For more information, please contact: Alleghany County Public Works 

540-863-6650 

For Frequently Asked Questions about boiling your tap water visit: Virginia Department of Health – Office of Drinking Water FAQ website.