Urgent Notice, Due to a large Water Main Leak, Richland Borough Water Company has issued BOIL YOUR WATER effective immediately until further notice, water usage for emergency purposes only.

Richland Borough Water Company

5 Pine Street

Richland, PA  17087

Phone:  717-866-5601

DRINKING WATER WARNING

BOIL YOUR WATER BEFORE USING

HIERVAN EL AGUA ANTES DE USARLA.

ESTE INFORME CONTIENE INFORMACION MUY IMPORTANTE SOBRE SU AGUA DE BEBER.  TRAFUZCALO O HABLE CON ALGUIEN QUE LO ENTIENDA BIEN.

What should I do?

            STARTING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2023, DO NOT DRINK THE WATER WITHOUT BOILING IT FIRST UNTIL NOTIFIED.  Bring all water to a 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, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation until further notice.  Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water.

What happened?  What is being done?

            Due to a water main leak a contractor will be working in the area, water use should be reserved for emergency purposes only. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection mandates that we inform you to boil your water or use bottled water for precautionary reasons. 

            The Water Company staff will be taking bacteriological samples to ensure the safety of the water.  You will be informed when it will no longer be necessary to boil your water or use bottled water.

            For more information, please contact the Richland Borough Water Company at 717-866-5601 and ask for Rebecca Schnoke, Secretary.

            The Richland Borough Water Company is sending this notice to you.

PWS ID#:  7380032                                                                DATE: September 5, 2023