Boil Water Advisory Issued for Parts of Halfmoon Township

Parts of Halfmoon Township are under a precautionary boil water advisory following a water main break over the weekend, according to the Upper Halfmoon Water Company.

A major break in a water main on Smith Road on Dec. 2 resulted in a loss of positive system pressure, that potentially allows for contaminants to enter the system, according to an advisory on the water company’s website. No contaminants have been detected, but testing was scheduled to continue until at least Monday and a boil water advisory is in place until the water is determined to be safe to safe.

The entire system is not affected. The affected locations are:

• Centennial Hills Road
• Marengo Road
• Macintosh  Court
• Winesap Drive
• Doe Drive
• Buckhorn Road
• Ike Circle
• Tom’s Lane
• James Hill Road
• Smith Road (addresses: 16,34,90,106,114,155,181,195,271)
• Halfmoon Valley Road (addresses 3146, 3281)

Customers in the affected area should bring all water to a rolling boil, let it boil for one minute and cool before using — or use bottled water — for drinking, making ice, washing dishes, brushing teeth and food preparation.

“Inadequately treated water may contain disease-causing organisms,” the advisory stated. “These organisms include bacteria, viruses and parasites, which can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea, and associated headaches.”

People with severely compromised immune systems, infants and some elderly may be at increased risk.

“Repairs to the line break have been completed and positive water pressure has been restored. Initial water samples have been collected and additional samples will be collected daily thereafter,” the company wrote. “If no contaminants are detected in water samples collected over two consecutive days, the Boil Water Advisory will be lifted. If contaminants are found, the Boil Water Advisory will remain in effect until further testing finds that the water is safe.”