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.