Boil Water Advisory For Some Areas In Delaware County

DELAWARE COUNTY, PA — About 1,550 water customers in two Delaware County municipalities are under a boil water advisory

Veolia water issued the advisory to its customers in Bethel and Concord townships

The advisory was issued after an unaffiliated construction company struck a water main Tuesday.

Water customers may be at increased risk of microbial contamination, the company said..

Customers are advised to bring all water to a rolling boil, let it boil for one minute, and let it cool before using; or use bottled water.

Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, washing dishes, brushing teeth, and food preparation until further notice.

Inadequately treated water may contain disease-causing organisms, the company said.

These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites, which can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea, and associated headaches.