The Shadow
BOIL YOUR TAP WATER
Failure to follow this advisory could result in stomach or intestinal illness
August 15, 2025
Customers in the 600 through 1000 block of Church Street and 600 through 1000 block of Pine Street ONLY
As a result of repairs to a water line break at A and Main Street, we are advising that customers in the above address only boil their tap water.
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 by Wednesday, August 14, 2025. If not before.
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: August 15, 2025.
