HANOVER COUNTY, Va. — The Hanover County water crisis continues into Thursday. Here is the latest information:
- Water Service Status: Water service has been restored to areas of Hanover County east of I-95.
- Boil Water Advisory: A boil water advisory remains in effect; residents must boil water for drinking and cooking for at least 48 hours. The advisory is expected to remain in place until Saturday.
- Boiling Instructions: Bring water to a rolling boil for one minute before use.
- Discoloration Notice: Residents may notice discoloration or sediment in water, which is normal post-restoration.
- Flushing Instructions: Flush service line using an outside faucet, then flush indoor fixtures with cold water until clear.
- Water Conservation: Residents are urged to continue conserving water until full pressure is restored.
- Free Water Distribution: Free water provided at four locations today from noon to 7 p.m. (Bottled Water Distribution: one case per car).
- Cold Harbor Elementary School, 6740 Cold Harbor Rd.
- Atlee High School (football field parking lot), 9414 Atlee Station Rd.
- Potable Water Fill-Up Station: Available for residents to fill containers at:
- Former Winn-Dixie shopping center at 7189 Stonewall Parkway in Mechanicsville on Friday from 12 to 6 p.m.
- Assistance Contact: Those needing assistance or having questions can contact the call center at 804-365-6024 until 7 p.m. Friday. That line will resume and then continue through 5 p.m. on Friday.
- More Information: Additional FAQs can be found at www.hanovercounty.gov/1398.
"All residents east of I-95 should continue boiling water for drinking and cooking until the advisory is lifted," officials said Thursday afternoon. "Water should be brought to a rolling boil for one minute before use. Those living west of I-95 do not need to boil water."
Officials said the boil water advisory will likely remain in place until Saturday pending the needed two rounds of water sampling, officials said.
Officials said the first sample was sent to a state-certified laboratory early Thursday afternoon and that the second round of testing was slated for early Friday afternoon.
“We will notify residents as soon as we receive test results and confirm the water is safe to consume, which we anticipate will be on Saturday,” County Administrator John A. Budesky said. “I can’t thank our residents and businesses enough for all you’ve done the past 72 hours to support our community.”
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