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The water in Orange County is now safe to use, but not drinkable


The water in Orange County is now safe to use, but not drinkable

Residents and businesses in eastern Orange County can now use tap water for bathing and laundry, but are under strict orders not to drink it. Although a petroleum odor is still noticeable in the water and neither the Rapidan Service Authority nor the Virginia Department of Health have determined the cause of the water contamination, […]

Rust-colored drinking water in the Smith Utility District is being addressed


Rust-colored drinking water in the Smith Utility District is being addressed

ALEXANDRIA, Tenn. (WTVF) – It’s no surprise that people are hesitant to drink water that isn’t clear. Earlier this week, I learned for the first time that people were buying bottled water and boiling their tap water because it was yellow, brown and sometimes rust-colored coming out of the faucet. People in Alexandria receive high […]

Boil water advisory in effect for Monroe County until Monday 9am


Boil water advisory in effect for Monroe County until Monday 9am

A precautionary boil water order is in place for all households receiving water from the city of Bloomington after the city’s utility violated a drinking water standard on Friday. The boil water advisory is in effect until Monday, 9:00 a.m. The boil water advisory applies to all households in Monroe County that are connected to […]