Boil water notice issued for Chilhowie after waterline break
CHILHOWIE, Va. (WJHL) — The Town of Chilhowie Water System, the Virginia Department of Health and the Smyth Co. Health Department have issued a boil water advisory for Chilhowie residents due to a waterline break.
The break came after a contractor bored into a main line in upper Mill Creek, according to a release from the Town of Chilhowie.
Rep. Diana Harshbarger to host ‘Coffee With Your Congresswoman’ events across district
Residents are advised to use boiled tap water or bottled water for drinking and cooking purposes as a safety precaution. Affected areas include Wet Springs Road, Riverside, Chestnut Ridge, Shuler Hollow Area and St. Clair’s Creek.
The release suggests bringing tap water to a rolling boil and letting it boil for one minute. Let the water cool before drinking or using.
This advisory will be in effect until further notice, per the release.
For more information, call Chilhowie Waterworks at 276-378-7003.
For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WJHL | Tri-Cities News & Weather.
