WOODBURY, Tenn. (WKRN) — Following the wave of severe storms that passed through Middle Tennessee, the town of Woodbury has issued a drinking water warning for all residents.
According to the notice, the town’s water treatment plant experienced flooding with the storms, and there is a possibility of contamination to the plant’s treated water.
While none of that water has yet left the plant, Woodbury officials said they are asking water customers to boil their water before using it for consumption as a precautionary measure.
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The boil water notice will be in effect for 48 hours, ending at 7 a.m. Saturday, May 11.
Residents should not drink their water without boiling it first, according to city officials. The water should boil for 3 minutes and allowed to cool before using it. Residents can also opt to use bottled water instead. The boiling water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes and food preparation until further notice.