These symptoms, however, are not caused only by organisms in drinking water, but also by other factors. These organisms include bacteria, viruses and parasites, which can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea and associated headaches. Inadequately treated water may contain disease-causing organisms. You should use boiled or bottled water for drinking, making ice, washing dishes, brushing teeth and food preparation until further notice.
Pennsylvania American Water released the following information for affected residents:īring all water to a rolling boil, let it boil for one minute, and cool before using or use bottled water. Germantown Pk, NorristownĬustomers should bring their own container(s) to fill. East Norriton Twp PD: 2501 Stanbridge St, Norristown Home Goods: 1301 Skippack Pk, Blue Bell Pennsylvania American Water is making water tankers available at three locations: The company is also collecting and analyzing additional water quality samples including bacteria samples. Pennsylvania American Water says they are working to repair the main break. Officials say the water is OK for bathing, washing, and other common uses. The water company is telling residents in the affected areas do not drink the water before boiling it first. Pennsylvania American Water says a main break in Norristown led to a loss of positive water pressure, which they say is "a signal of the existence of conditions that could allow contamination to enter the distribution system through back-flow by back pressure or back siphonage." The advisory affects approximately 11,000 Pennsylvania American Water customers in East Norriton, Whitpain and Plymouth townships, and a portion of Norristown Borough. NORRISTOWN, Pennsylvania (WPVI) - A boil water advisory has been issued for portions of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
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