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NEWS BRIEFS
Boil advisory issued for some Huntington residents
HUNTINGTON -- West Virginia American Water has issued a precautionary boil water advisory for Huntington customers in the 1100 to 1500 blocks of Madison and Jefferson avenues.
The advisory follows a water main break that West Virginia American Water crews are working to fix as quickly as possible.
Affected 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.
Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms that may be present in the water. 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 1-800-685-8660.
