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Boil advisory for Virginia Street area

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MARIETTA - The City of Marietta has issued a boil advisory impacting more than 130 water customers on Virginia Street, Browns Alley and any surrounding areas that lost water pressure due to a fire hydrant failure during flow testing.

Customers who may have experienced a loss of water service or pressure are advised to rapid boil drinking water or water used in food preparation for two minutes following restoration of water service. The announcement says customers should flush their service lines using cold water lines only until the water is clear.

The advisory will remain in effect until customers are notified of its cancellation through local media, the City of Marietta web site or Facebook page and the Washington County Emergency Alert System.

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