RWA Issues Precautionary Boil Water Advisory For Some Branford Streets

BRANFORD, CT — The Regional Water Authority has issued a precautionary boil water advisory for customers on the following streets in Branford:

• DAMASCUS RD.
• DEFOREST DR.
• FRANK ST.
• GAY LEA DR.
• INDIAN WOODS RD.
• KNOLLWOOD DR.
• LIMEWOOD AVE.
• MARKS COURT.
• MEADOW CIRCLE RD.
• PATRICK LN.
• PINE ORCHARD RD.
• TOTOKET RD.
• WINDMILL HILL RD.
• WOODVALE RD.

This advisory is due to a 20-inch main break on East Main Street in Branford, which has caused a loss of water pressure in the surrounding areas. The RWA responded promptly to isolate the main break from the rest of the water distribution system and is working to make repairs.

What You Need to Know

Boil Water Advisory: As a precaution, customers in the affected area should boil all water used for human consumption. This includes drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation. To ensure safety, bring water to a full, rolling boil for at least one minute. If boiling water is not possible, use bottled water instead.

Reason for Advisory: This advisory is issued due to the loss of water pressure, which can potentially allow contaminants to enter the water system. It is important to note, no water quality issues have been detected at this time.

Notification System: Affected customers are being notified through RWA’s Code Red automatic phone notification system. To receive these notifications, customers can register at https://www.rwater.com/customer-care/register-for-codered.

Updates: The RWA will make a public announcement and use the Code Red system to inform customers when the precautionary boil water advisory is lifted. For more information, visit our Boil Water Fact Sheet here: https://www.rwater.com/media/5325/boil-water-fact-sheet_011018.pdf.

This advisory will remain in effect until repairs are completed and testing confirms that the water quality is safe. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time.