Boil water notice issued for Georgetown

GEORGETOWN, Del. – A boil water notice has been issued for the town of Georgetown.

On Tuesday, the town experienced a drop in pressure due to a main break that caused a loss of positive water pressure in the distribution system, a signal of the existence of conditions that could allow contamination to enter the distribution system through backflow by back pressure or back siphonage. Due to this, there is an increased chance that the water may contain disease-causing organisms.

Residents should bring all water to a rolling boil, let it boil for one minute, and let it cool before using. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, washing dishes, brushing teeth, and food preparation until further notice.

Officials say they will release an update when all corrective actions have been completed and you no longer need to boil your water.