Water Update: Boil Alert Lifted For Plymouth

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Posted: 9:18 AM Jul 10, 2008
Last Updated: 10:36 AM Jul 11, 2008

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A boil water advisory has been lifted for customers of the Plymouth Water System.

A break in a 12-inch line forced officials to issue the boil alert Tuesday evening.

The break has been fixed, and the town got back test results this morning that says the water is again safe to drink.

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Customers of the Plymouth Water System in Washington County are advised to boil water due to the potential for contamination following a water main break.

Town officials say there was a break in a 12-inch water main near Highway 32. Based on the potential for contamination, customers are advised to boil all water or use an alternate supply.

Wednesday, around 9 a.m., the water will be turned off in parts of the system as repairs are made. Residents are urged to use water only as necessary until further notice.

According to the town of Plymouth, boiling water rapidly for a period of one minute before drinking or making drinks like coffee or ice making should "greatly reduce the possibility of any bacteriological contamination. Because boiling water can increase nitrate levels, infants and pregnant women should not drink boiled water. Bottled water should be used by pregnant woman and be used for preparing infant formula."

The town stresses that no microbiological contamination has been found in the drinking water as a result of the break. Samples are being collected and tested. We'll keep you posted.

For more information, call (252)793-9466 or (252)946-6481.

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Posted by: Anon on Jul 10, 2008 at 12:52 PM
Washington Co. is NOT under a boil water advisory; just Plymouth. Besides, Pines Elementary is a customer of Washington Co. Water System!

Posted by: Tammy Location: williamston on Jul 10, 2008 at 12:42 PM
Sorry to hear that Washington County is now under a boil advisory--do you think that Pines Elementary knew about it but just didnt let anybody else know about it? Where is the nurse that they let go--I bet she wouldve had the waters tested b/c she cares.

Posted by: Public Servant Location: Plymouth on Jul 10, 2008 at 11:14 AM
If you were not notified via the automated system, please call Emergency Mgt at 793-4114, and request that your number be added to the database. You have to be responsible to a certain extent in notifying them of any changes!

Posted by: ms. blount on Jul 9, 2008 at 07:11 PM
I do apologize I was not getting the calls until a couple of years ago I simply called the town office to make sure my phone number was listed in the call registry in case of emergency. I figured it was the same procedure for eveyone.

Posted by: Jonathan Location: Plymouth on Jul 9, 2008 at 12:11 PM
To MS.Blount we are listed and have been for the four years we have lived here. And not once have we ever been called for anything. We have contacted the town office numerous time to get this corrected but just like everything else in this town Nothing gets done!

Posted by: ms. blount Location: plymouth on Jul 9, 2008 at 11:08 AM
In the defense of the town of Plymouth a public service announcement telephone call went out on yesterday around 6pm. The story was also covered on the 6:00pm news. We were informed that the water levels will be low. Water was not turned off completely until the scheduled time. As, for the high water bills this is the real world if we use it we have to pay for it. I wish we could get this participation in some city council meetings. I have an idea announce the meetings on your station and see if all of these concerned citzens will show up. (Remember only listed telephone numbers will get the call hint...if you change your number without notifying the town how do you expect them to call).

Posted by: fed up Location: plymouth on Jul 9, 2008 at 08:16 AM
the article says the water will be turned off @ 9 today but ours was off @ 7. And we did not get the automated call to let us know about the problem. Did they send one out? And what are the areas affected? is it all of plymouth or is it just around 32? as usual no communication with the public.

Posted by: Robbins Location: Plymouth on Jul 9, 2008 at 07:31 AM
The water has been leaking on 32 for a month.Has it been contaminated all this time?

Posted by: Anonymous Location: Plymouth on Jul 8, 2008 at 10:21 PM
What is sad is how much our water bill costs!

Posted by: rain Location: Greenville on Jul 8, 2008 at 06:55 PM
at least its not feces like we had here in greenville a few weeks back.

Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 8, 2008 at 06:23 PM
What is going on with these water main breaks everywhere? This is really sad.

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