Boonsboro Issues 24-Hour Boil Water Advisory Following Water Line Break

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Boonsboro under 24-hour boil water advisory due to reservoir service line break, officials urge use of bottled or boiled water.

Residents of Boonsboro, Maryland are being advised to boil their tap water or use bottled water for a full day following a water line break near the town reservoir. The advisory will remain in effect from noon on Thursday, April 3, until noon on Friday, April 4, 2025, as a precautionary measure due to potential contamination.

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According to the Boonsboro Water & Wastewater Department, the break in the water service line allowed dirt to enter the water system. While the issue was addressed quickly, water from the system may appear discolored. Officials warn that bacteria or other organisms may have entered the supply, making it unsafe for consumption without treatment.

Residents are instructed to boil all tap water for at least three minutes before using it for drinking, brushing teeth, making ice, or preparing food. The town also suggests using bottled water where possible. Any ice or stored water collected during the advisory period should be discarded.

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The advisory was distributed by multiple channels including the town’s emergency alert system, website, social media, and local radio. Officials emphasize the importance of notifying neighbors and others who may not have received the notice directly. The public notification was certified by Ronald Shumaker, the town’s Public Water System operator.

Article by multiple RFHC contributors, based upon information from the Boonsboro Water & Wastewater Department press release.

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