Louisa County residents are currently under a boil water advisory. On Sunday, the Virginia Department of Health, Blue Ridge Health District and Louisa County Water Authority’s water treatment plant, advised Louisa County residents of the County Water Authority New Bridge and Lake Anna System in Louisa County, to use boiled tap water or bottled water for drinking and cooking until further notice.
Louisa officials say the notice comes due to an electrical service in the county’s pump house being interrupted causing water loss in the storage tanks which led to the loss of system pressure at around 2:40 p.m. System pressure will be restored once the electricians have restored electricity.
Boiled or bottled water should be used only for drinking, beverage and food preparation and ice making throughout Louisa County Water Authority Northeast Creek System until further notice
A county press release says do not drink tap water without boiling it first. Boiling kills the bacteria and other organisms that may potentially exists within the water and according to the press release, is the preferred method to ensure the tap water is safe to drink.
- Bring all tap water to a boil, let it boil for 1 minute, let it cool before using
- Used bottled water
- According to the County, water purification tablets may also be used however only by following the manufacturer’s instructions
- If seeking water from other locations for human consumption, ensure it is safe for use
The county will communicate with residents when there is no longer a need to boil water and when pressure has been restored to the system.
