Boil Water Advisory Issued for Hamlin
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Posted: 8:36 AM Aug 3, 2010
Boil Water Advisory Issued for Hamlin
West Virginia American Water has issued a precautionary boil water advisory for its customers within the city limits of Hamlin.
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- West Virginia American Water has issued a precautionary boil water advisory for its customers within the city limits of Hamlin.

The boil water advisory was prompted by a water main break that crews are working to fix.

Customers should boil their water before consumption until further notice. Customers are asked to bring water used for drinking, cooking, bathing and brushing teeth to a full boil for a minimum of one minute, then cool before use.

West Virginia American Water also recommends the following steps:

Throw away beverages and ice cubes if made with tap water;
Keep boiled water in the refrigerator for drinking;
Provide pets with boiled water after cooling;
Do not use home filtering devices in place of boiling or using bottled water; most home water filters will not provide adequate protection from microorganisms;
Use only boiled water to treat minor injuries.

For more information, contact West Virginia American Water’s customer service center at 800-685-8660.

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