BOTEOURT CO., Va. – April 11 UPDATE:
The boil water notice that was issued on April 8 has now been lifted.
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The Town of Buchanan confirmed that after samples collected on April 9 and 10 were tested, they were found to be absent of both total coliform and E. coli bacteria. Locals can safely use their tap water again.
UPDATE:
The water main break mentioned below has been repaired, but the boil water notice is still in effect until further notice.
Officials said the water will need to be tested and be free of contaminants two days in a row before the order can be lifted, meaning that the notice likely won’t be lifted until Friday.
Free bottled water is available at Town Hall in limited amounts.
ORIGINAL STORY:
The Town of Buchanan announced Tuesday that they had experienced a significant water main break that resulted in portions of the town losing water.
The town announced that while water should be restored this evening, a portion of the town will be under a boil water notice until further notice. The portion includes customers that are located in the area of Parkway Dr. to 17th Street and Main Street to Albermarle.
The town will test the water for at least three days, and once they have confirmed there are no contaminants, the boil water notice will be lifted.
