Boil Water Advisory Lifted for Part of Tornado Area Following Rock Slide
9/1/2015
West Virginia American Water has lifted the precautionary boil water advisory for approximately 400 customers in the Tornado area. The affected area included: Smith Creek Road from Cedar Wood Lane to Coal River Road, Burns Lane, Ferrel Road, Runaround Road, Euclid Lane, Crawford Lane, Thomas Hollow Road, Gore Addition, Buckner Road, Maple Lane, Coal River Road from Falls Creek Road to Lincoln County line, Yoder Lane, 1st Avenue, 2nd Avenue, Riverview Drive, Allen Court, Pinehurst Drive, Greenbriar Way, Bel Aire Drive, Fawn Lane and Falls Creek Road.
The advisory was issued on August 30 following a rock slide on Smith Creek Road that broke a water main. West Virginia American Water crews repaired the main break to restore service.
Results of water quality testing have confirmed that water quality meets drinking water standards. Therefore, there is no further need to boil water prior to consumption. Customers will be notified of the lifting of the advisory by the company’s CodeRED automated phone notification system and the local media.
West Virginia American Water thanks its customers for their patience and cooperation during this event. Customers are encouraged to share this information with other West Virginia American Water customers in the affected area. For more information, contact West Virginia American Water’s customer service center at 1-800-685-8660.