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Boil water advisoryMicrobiologicalChemical contaminationLiftedFirst seen 23/06/2026, 09:17

City of Rome issues Boil Water Advisory

The City of Rome has issued a boil water advisory following a loss of residual chlorine at the city's water filtration facility on Tuesday, June 16. Residents are advised to bring drinking water to a full rolling boil for one minute before use. The advisory remains in effect until further notice while water samples are being analyzed in coordination with the New York State Department of Health. All-clear (The Rome Sentinel, 06.07.2026, 23:21): The boil water advisory for the city of Rome has been lifted. Residents are no longer required to boil their water for consumption. Update (localsyr.com, 08.07.2026, 23:24): A minor mechanical issue caused the lower chlorine levels detected in some parts of the city. Residents may also use bottled water.

Location
Rome, New York
Country
🇺🇸 USA
Start
16/06/2026, 18:00
End
06/07/2026, 23:21
Event type
Boil water advisory, Microbiological, Chemical contamination
Status
Lifted
Region
New York
Last updated

Timeline

  1. · Alert first recorded
  2. · Start according to source
  3. · End according to source
  4. · Record last updated

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What to do now

  1. 1Bring water to a rolling boil for at least 3 minutes before drinking.
  2. 2Use boiled water for tooth brushing, ice cubes and baby food.
  3. 3Run dishwasher at 60 degrees or higher, or boil dishes.
  4. 4Protect infants, elderly and immunocompromised people first.

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