Hamden Water Doesn't Need To Be Boiled

HAMDEN, CT — Water customers on several steets in Hamden can relax Saturday as its safe to drink the water again.

The New Haven-based Regional Water Authority has canceled the precautionary boil water 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.

Residents living on these streets no longer need to boil their water after an initial precautionary notice was issued Thursday afternoon following a 16-inch water main break.

Repairs were completed Thursday evening and service was restored.

Out of an abundance of caution, residents had been advised to boil their tap water until a complete cycle of water-quality testing could be administered.

Testing submitted to the Connecticut Department of Public Health Saturday has confirmed that tap water meets all regulatory standards and is safe for human consumption.

The RWA tested water samples from multiple sites in the affected area and has verified there is no risk of water contamination from the loss of pressure in the distribution system.

Therefore, the RWA has ended the bottled water distribution.

“Protecting the health and safety of our customers is our highest priority,” said Tom Barger, RWA manager of water quality. “We understand actions like these can be very disruptive, but we will always put our customers’ safety first. We sincerely appreciate our customers’ patience while we took necessary precautions to ensure the safety of the tap water we deliver.”

Customers with water quality questions should contact the RWA at 203-562-4020.