Water customers of the City of Henderson in the Dabney Drive area are experiencing periods of low pressure and outages in the distribution system due to a line break, according a news release. The news release says periods of low or no pressure in the distribution system increases the potential for back siphoning and introduction of bacteria into the water system.
Repair of the broken line is expected to be complete by 8:00 this evening.
The release continues: “Therefore, the Division of Water Resources advises that when water is restored, consumers boil all water used for human consumption (including drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes and food preparation) or use bottled water.”
Public Works Director for Henderson, Andy Perkinson, told WIZS News, “The people affected would be Dabney Drive from Coble Blvd. to Beckford Drive. And Beckford Drive down past the Farmers Market.”
Henderson City Manager Frank Frazier confirmed, as well, that the boil water advisory was only for those affected by the water line break. The boil water advisory is not for everyone.
To be on the safe side, if you experience low water pressure in the next 24 hours in the affected or surrounding area, you may want to boil your water as well.
Vigorous boiling for one (1) minute should kill any disease-causing organisms that may be present in the water, the news release says.
Public Works is strongly urging water consumers to conserve water whenever possible. This advisory remains in effect until further written notification is issued.
This advisory was issued on May 1, 2019 by Andy Perkinson, Public Works Director, City of Henderson.