Boil-water advisory issued in Erin after watermain break
Advisory limited to village properties south of Church Boulevard
ERIN – A boil-water advisory implemented in Erin village after a watermain break on Friday is expected to last 24 to 48 hours.
The town notified residents of the precautionary advisory through email and social media channels on the morning of April 24.
Residents living south of Church Boulevard in the village of Erin should boil for at least five minutes any water used for drinking, cooking/eating, washing, making ice and brushing teeth, town officials say.
After water service has been restored, residents should run cold water taps for five to 10 minutes until the water runs clear, a town news release states.
Before service can be restored, water samples need to be collected and tested, and the process can take between 24 and 48 hours.
"The town will notify all affected properties once the advisory is lifted," the release states.
