Water Main Break Prompts Boil Water Advisory In Hamden

HAMDEN, CT — The Regional Water Authority has issued a precautionary boil water advisory for several streets in Hamden after a water main break on Thursday.

The RWA issued the advisory for the following streets in Hamden:

High Rock Road, Hill Street, Laura Road, West Shepard Avenue, Paradise Avenue, Heathridge Road, Norman Road, Sterling Place, Laurel View Terrace, Dunbar Hill Road, and Chauncy Road.

Earlier on Thursday, the RWA discovered a 16-inch water main break in the High Rock Service area of Hamden near West Shepard Ave.

“As a result, the RWA has issued a precautionary boil water advisory for the affected streets in Hamden, officials wrote in a news release. “As soon as it was reported, the RWA responded to the issue and isolated the main break from the rest of the water distribution system. The impacted main has now been isolated and repairs are expected to be completed over the next several hours, after which the main will be back filled, chlorinated and tested for water quality assurance.

“As such, the RWA is advising its customers to use boiled tap water or bottled water for drinking and cooking purposes as a safety precaution. This precaution is necessary to protect all impacted customers – especially those with compromised immune systems – from water that may contain disease-causing organisms. Customers on the affected streets should boil all water used for human consumption. This includes drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation. To ensure safety, water should be brought to a full, rolling boil for at least one minute. If customers cannot boil their water, they are advised to use bottled water.”

Affected customers are being notified by RWA’s Code Red automatic phone notification system. Customers can register for Code Red notifications here. The RWA will make a public announcement and use the Code Red system when the precautionary boil water advisory is lifted.

Officials said they are actively monitoring the situation. For more information, visit here.

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