June 01, 2025
NEW BRIDGE /LAKE ANNA CUSTOMERS ONLY
Boil Water Advisory Issued for Louisa County Water Authority in Louisa County
Issued June 1, 2025
The Virginia Department of Health and Blue Ridge Health District in conjunction with the Louisa County Water Authority Waterworks are advising residents served by the Louisa County Water Authority New Bridge / Lake Anna system in Louisa County VA., to use boiled tap water or bottled water for drinking and cooking purposes as a safety precaution until further notice. This precaution is necessary due to the electrical service at the well house tripping out causing loss of water in storage tanks and ultimately system pressure loss at approximately 2:40 pm on June 1, 2025. System pressure will be restored once the electricians have restored electricity.
DO NOT DRINK TAP WATER WITHOUT BOILING IT FIRST
Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, beverage and food preparation, and making ice throughout Louisa County Water Authority Northeast Creek System until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water. Boiling is the preferred method to ensure that the tap water is safe to drink. Bring all tap water to a rolling boil, let it boil for one (1) minute, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water.
If you cannot boil your tap water:
• An alternative method of purification for residents that do not have gas or electricity available is to use liquid household bleach to disinfect water. The bleach product should be recently purchased, free of additives and scents, and should contain a hypochlorite solution of at least 5.25%. Public health officials recommend adding 8 drops of bleach (about ¼ teaspoon) to each gallon of water. The water should be stirred and allowed to stand for at least 30 minutes before use.
• Water purification tablets may also be used by following the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Drinking water may be available at other locations outside your community or neighborhood. If you seek water for human consumption at other locations, you must be certain that it is safe for use.
We will inform you when you no longer need to boil your water. Pressure has been restored in the water system, however bacteriological sampling is required to verify water quality prior to lifting the boil water advisory. We expect to have results from the bacteriological sampling within 48 hours.
For more information contact Pam Baughman, General Manager at 540-967-1122.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly. You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
