Boil Water Advisories Impact Multiple US Cities After Water Main Leaks

Several communities across the United States are currently under boil water advisories due to water main breaks and leaks. In North Haledon, Haledon, and parts of Paterson, residents continue to boil water for drinking and brushing teeth while authorities conduct flushing tests and provide bottled water. Ephrata, Washington, issued a precautionary boil water advisory after a leaking water line, requiring residents to boil water for at least one minute before use; crews are isolating the leak, flushing, chlorinating, and testing the system, with updates to be provided once normal operations resume. Similarly, York County residents in Fort Mill and Tega Cay are under a boil water advisory following a major water main break, with officials recommending boiling water and avoiding use of water-dependent appliances until test results confirm safety. All affected areas emphasize the importance of boiling water to eliminate bacteria and other contaminants until the water quality is confirmed safe. These advisories remain in effect as repair and testing efforts continue, causing ongoing inconvenience for residents and local institutions.