FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MEDIA CONTACT: Kevin Osborne, kevin.osborne@gcww.cincinnati-oh.gov or (513) 516-1966

(CINCINNATI, OH) –  Greater Cincinnati Water Works (GCWW) has issued a Boil Water Advisory for the Crosby Township area of Hamilton County. The advisory also includes parts of Harrison Township and a small section of Colerain Township near East Miami River Road.

The advisory was caused by a vehicle hitting a fire hydrant and dislodging it from the ground at about 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 29. GCWW crews were able to turn off the fire hydrant valve and restore water service to the entire area. However, the Boil Water Advisory was issued as a precaution.

Boil Water Advisories are issued when there is a chance that a water system's pressure has dropped low enough to allow contaminants to enter the water. Approximately 2,100 properties are affected.

The Boil Water Advisory applies to customers who have water provided by GCWW. Properties that receive water through other sources within this area are not affected.

The extent of the advisory is shown on the attached map. The approximate boundaries are:

•    West extent of BWA: Baughman Road and Edgewood Road
•    North extent of BWA: Trailhead Place, New Haven Road (from 5th Ave to Crosby Road), Wiley Road, Oriole Street, Finch Street, and Canary Avenue
•    East extent of BWA: East Miami River Road (from Colerain Road to Georgetown Road), and River Road (near Crosby Township Park)
•    South extent of BWA: Hamilton Cleves Road (from New Haven to Crosby Road), and Dry Fork Road (from New Haven Road to Short Road)

The Boil Water Advisory is effective immediately and lasts until 1 a.m. on Friday, January 31.

GCWW will collect and analyze water samples at the repair site to confirm water quality. If the Boil Water Advisory is extended beyond the time listed, those affected will be notified.

Once water service has been restored:

•    Thoroughly let water run from all taps used for drinking and cooking for at least 3 minutes.

•    Bring water to a rolling boil for at least 1 minute, and let it cool before consumption, or use an alternative source of drinking water.

•    Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, cooking, making ice and baby formula, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation for approximately 36 hours.

The water main repair may also cause temporary disruptions in water quality such as discolored or cloudy water, or a temporary increase in lead levels in the drinking water.
 

As a standard practice, the USEPA recommends the following actions to restore water clarity and reduce possible lead exposure:

•    If water has not been used for several hours, run the tap until it is noticeably cooler.

•    Let the water run through all taps for at least 3 minutes before using it for drinking or cooking.

•    Use cold water for cooking, drinking, and preparing baby formula.

•    Boiling water will not reduce lead. For additional information about lead, visit Lead.myGCWW.org, drinktap.org or www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
 

Additional information can be attained at BWA.mygcww.org.

For more information, please email GCWW at help@mygcww.org (email is monitored from 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. M-F) or call 513.591.7700. 

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