BOIL WATER NOTICE - DECEMBER 29, 2024
BOIL WATER NOTICE IN EFFECT
FOR CUSTOMERS OF NEWTON WATER UTILITY –
NEWTON WATER UTILITY is providing notification that a water main break has occurred at the water service main on Diller Avenue in the Town of Newton which has caused customers to experience a significant loss of pressure. A potential or actual threat to the quality of water being provided to you currently exists. As a precaution, we are implementing a limited Boil Water Advisory until testing of the water supply is deemed satisfactory.
Please note that the water service main has been repaired.
What should I do? What does this mean?
Effective immediately and until further notice, Town of Newton water customers are instructed to bring tap water to a rolling boil for one minute and allow the tap water to cool before using, or use bottled water. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking; preparing foods; mixing baby formula, food, juices or drinks; washing vegetables and fruit; cooking; making ice; brushing teeth; and washing dishes until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water.
The following measures are also recommended:
• Throw away uncooked food or beverages or ice cubes made with tap water during the day of the advisory;
• Keep boiled water in the refrigerator for drinking;
• Do not swallow water while showering or bathing;
• Rinse hand-washed dishes with a diluted bleach solution (one tablespoon of household bleach per gallon of tap water) or clean your dishes in a dishwasher using the hot wash cycle and dry cycle;
• 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;
• Provide pets with drinking water that has been boiled (and cooled).
Please continue to boil your water or use bottled water until you are notified that the water quality is satisfactory. This advisory will remain in effect until testing shows the water quality to be safe.
Thank you for your patience. If customers have any questions, please contact:
Michael Awertschenko, Newton Licensed Water Operator at (973)383-2090
You may also view our web site at www.newtontownhall.com for further updates.