Alerts October 2026 (USA)
55 published alerts, 23 currently active.
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N.J. water utility being sued over issues wants to spend $70M to replace aging reservoir
Trenton Water Works, serving Trenton, Hamilton, Ewing, Lawrence, and Hopewell, faces ongoing water quality issues. The DEP's database lists 85 violations since 2019, including 53 in 2024, which involve E. coli monitoring failures, lead action-level exceedances, and unreported disinfection byproducts. The utility is planning a $70 million project to replace an aging reservoir, amidst an active state lawsuit concerning past contamination and failures to address lead service lines.
Chesterton: Boil Advisory Extended
This is an urgent notification from Indiana American Water. The Boil Water Advisory issued for Chesterton on 09/29/2026 has been extended for another 24 hours. Customers must continue to bring any water to be used for drinking or cooking to a rolling boil for 3 minutes, while water is acceptable for bathing and other common uses. Update (City of Mansfield, 05.10.2026, 13:20): A boil advisory is in effect for specific addresses on Park Avenue West, Stewart Avenue South, and Summit Street in Mansfield, Ohio, due to a water main repair. Residents must boil all consumed water for a full 3 minutes until further notice and test results confirm water purity. Update (City of Aiken, SC, 05.10.2026, 20:10): A water main break at 2 MUIRFIELD CT and TROON WAY in Aiken, SC, affects approximately 9 service connections with low pressure or no water; a boil water advisory will be issued once service is restored. Update (Town of Bowling Green, 06.10.2026, 07:25): A Boil Water Notice has been issued for the Town of Bowling Green, affecting South Main Street, Hoomes Circle, Cary Street, and Lafayette Ave, due to a water main repair. Residents must use boiled or bottled water for drinking, cooking, and preparing beverages until water quality testing is complete. Update (TPCW, 06.10.2026, 07:30): A new advisory covers Dickson Rd (from 220 to 367 Dickson Rd) and 2156 Denley Rd. This was issued after main line repairs caused water pressure to drop below 20 PSI. All-clear (z93country.com, 06.10.2026, 07:35): A boil water advisory has been lifted for customers located at the intersection of W Hwy 90 and Hwy 1009S to the intersection of Hwy 1009S and Hwy 696, including all side roads, after lab results confirmed water is safe. Update (City of Groveland, 06.10.2026, 09:56): A software issue at Groveland’s Sunshine Water Plant caused a brief outage and pump shutoff. This resulted in temporary low water pressure for neighborhoods along Wilson Lake Parkway and Cherry Lake Road. Testing results are expected Sunday morning. Update (Dean Water Supply, 06.10.2026, 11:45): An advisory issued October 5 affects all Joni Dr. and Gena Dr. addresses due to an emergency leak on a pipe joint. It is anticipated to be lifted on October 6. All-clear (Town of Hurt, 06.10.2026, 16:15): A boil water advisory for the Town of Hurt has been lifted after testing confirmed water quality meets state health department standards. All-clear (Purcellville News Flash, 06.10.2026, 23:21): The Town of Purcellville's boil water advisory, issued September 8, 2026, has been lifted as of September 11, 2026. It was originally due to a broken pipe causing service interruption and loss of water pressure, with lifting confirmed after bacteriological testing and system flushing. Update (Jackson County Water and Sewerage Authority, 08.10.2026, 08:20): Jackson County Water and Sewerage Authority issued an advisory due to discolored water. All-clear (Indiana American Water, 08.10.2026, 15:50): A boil water advisory for Indiana American Water's New Albany service area was lifted on October 7 at 13:30 after water samples confirmed compliance with drinking water regulations. All-clear (publicmedianet.org, 09.10.2026, 20:05): A new advisory in Kalamazoo was implemented September 19 due to E. coli detection, leading to a Tier 1 violation notice from EGLE on September 28. An after-action review on October 8 identified deficiencies and planned infrastructure and notification system improvements. All-clear (Bossier Press-Tribune, 10.10.2026, 19:30): A boil water advisory has been lifted for Village Water System customers on Princeton Road in Shreveport, Louisiana, following tests confirming water is safe for consumption.
Boil Water Advisory Issued in Atlanta Following Cyberattack on Pumping Station
Water service failed for at least 300,000 Atlanta households on July 27 due to a cyberattack that stopped a pumping station, causing a loss of pressure. Authorities advised boiling water before drinking to reduce the risk of contamination. The attack is attributed to cyber actors from Iran.
City of Mount Carroll under boil order
The entire city of Mount Carroll, Illinois, is under a boil order due to a water main break. Officials stated the order will remain in place until Thursday, October 1, 2026, at noon. Residents are advised to use bottled or boiled water for drinking and food preparation.
Willis water outage: Major line break prompts boil notice, bottled water headed to schools
The city of Willis in Montgomery County, Texas, is under a boil water notice following a major water-line break that occurred on Wednesday. Public Works crews are working to restore water service, but the boil notice will remain in effect even after service returns until the system is properly tested and cleared. Bottled water is being provided to Willis ISD campuses and will be distributed to residents on Thursday. Update (click2houston.com, 01.10.2026, 07:45): The water main break caused a loss of pressure. Residents must boil water vigorously for at least two minutes before use for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, and washing hands or face. Update (Houston Chronicle, 01.10.2026, 20:35): The incident involved an eight-inch water main break that occurred Wednesday afternoon. Update (click2houston.com, 01.10.2026, 23:30): Bottled water for residents is available at the North Montgomery County Community Center from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. today. Update (abc13.com, 02.10.2026, 19:30): Water service was restored just after midnight Thursday. Officials anticipate test results on Friday morning. All-clear (Houston Chronicle, 03.10.2026, 07:25): The boil water advisory was lifted Friday afternoon after laboratory testing confirmed the tap water no longer requires boiling following possible bacterial contamination. The public water system has been repaired. All-clear (City of Willis, TX, 03.10.2026, 15:20): The boil water notice was effective October 2, 2026. All-clear (City of Willis, 03.10.2026, 15:25): The resolution to rescind the boil water notice became effective October 2, 2026. Update (communityimpact.com, 03.10.2026, 21:35): The boil water notice has been in effect since September 30. Students are encouraged to bring their own water bottles to campuses. All-clear (KTRK-TV, 03.10.2026, 21:40): All water samples taken after service restoration on Thursday came back negative. Mayor William Brown confirmed there was no indication of contamination. All-clear (City of Willis, 07.10.2026, 18:20): The public water system is now fully compliant with all state and federal drinking water regulations.