The Register-Herald, Beckley, West Virginia

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December 21, 2009

BOIL WATER advisories issued

-- A boil water advisory is being issued for the Town of Oceana water system. This advisory is being issued due to loss of water pressure.

-- A boil water advisory is being issued for the Glen White-Trap Hill Public Service District water system. This advisory is being issued only for Fairdale, Bolt, Posey Saxon and Breckenridge. This advisory is being issued due to loss of water pressure.

-- A boil water advisory is being issued for the City of Gary water system. This advisory is being issued due to loss of system pressure.

-- A boil water advisory is being issued for the Pineville Municipal Water system. This advisory is being issued due to low system pressure and power outage.

-- A boil water advisory is being issued for the Sycamore System of the Raleigh County Public Service District due to a power outage causing a loss of pressure.

-- A boil water advisory is being issued for Northfork Water Works. This advisory is being issued due to lack of system pressure.

While these advisories are in effect, consumers are advised to boil their drinking water (a full rolling boil) for at least one minute prior to drinking, using for cooking, or hygienic purposes such as hand washing, bathing or tooth brushing. These advisories are in effect until further notice.

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