On Monday, November 16, the water will be off on all of Church Street from as early as 8 am until 5 pm. The contractor and the Water Department will connect the west end of Church Street to the new water main on Maple Street.
Boil water notice
A boil water notice for all of Church Street starts Monday, November 16. When the water is off, bacteria can get into the water pipes. Do not drink the water before you boil it.
- Bring the water to a rolling boil for one minute. Let it cool before you use it.
- Or use bottled water.
- Use boiled or bottled water for drinking, ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes and food preparation.
People with weak immune systems, infants and some older people can have a higher risk. These people should speak to their health care provider. For general guidance, call the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1 (800) 426-4791.
When your water comes back
Crews will flush air and sediment out of the hydrants. You can see some air and discoloration in your water.
- Run your cold water faucets until the air is gone.
- Remove the faucet screen, rinse off the sediment and put the screen back.
- Do not wash white laundry until the water is clear.
Help and bottled water
Bottled water is available at the Town office. If you have no water after the water comes back on in the evening, call the Town of Bristol at (802) 453-2410 x5 and tell us your location. For questions about the boil water notice, call Jill Marsano, VTUMS, at (802) 557-1295.
When the notice will be lifted
The notice stays in effect until the work is complete and lab tests show no bacteria. We expect this in a few days. We will post on Front Porch Forum, the Town website and Facebook when we lift it. Please tell other people who drink this water, including people in apartments, schools and businesses.
Questions or concerns can be directed to Greg Faust, Town Administrator, at TownAdmin@BristolVT.org or (802) 453-2410.
Thank you for your continued patience as we replace Bristol’s water infrastructure.
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