Water boil advisory issued for some Louisa County residents

LOUISA COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- The Virginia Department of Health issued a water boil advisory in Louisa County on Tuesday. On Tuesday, Nov. 19, the Virginia Department of Health and Blue Ridge Health District, in collaboration with the Louisa County Water Authority Waterworks, county residents served by the Louisa County Water Authority Northeast Creek System are affected by this advisory. (Courtesy of Louisa County Sheriff's Office) The agencies advised that affected residents should use boiled tap water or bottled water for cooking and drinking purposes until further notice as a safety precaution. According to VDH, the precautions are required due to repairs made to the water storage tank, which resulted in a loss of pressure in the water distribution center for over an hour on Tuesday -- eventually being restored by noon the same day. VDH advises that affected residents do not use tap water without boiling it first. If you cannot boil your tap water, the following is advised: Water purification tablets Finding drinking water in other locations outside of the community or neighborhood -- however, ensure that the water is safe to use. VDH confirmed they will inform residents when there is no longer a need to boil water. Although pressure has been restored in the water system, bacteriological sampling is still necessary to verify if the water qualifies for the water boil advisory to be lifted. The sampling results are expected to be confirmed within 48 hours. For more information, contact the General Manager, Pam Baughman at (540) 967-1122.