Residents of the town of Bennett were being warned Tuesday not to drink the water.
The state health department advised town officials to restrict consumption and cook with tap water as a safety precaution while chlorine levels were adjusted.
The warning stems from a water main break early that morning at a construction site in the 1000 block of First Street, which affected about 700 homes and businesses. Water was completely shut off for about six hours. After repairs were complete, the line was sanitized and the system’s chlorine levels were adjusted.
Town officials advised that the water will be monitored over the next 48 hours, with the water restrictions lasting until Thursday afternoon.
It is recommended that bottled water be used for cooking, brushing teeth, and drinking. Tap water should only be used for bathing and laundry.
Town officials have been going door-to-door to inform citizens.
The Town of Bennett is working with the Adams County Office of Emergency Management, The Salvation Army and businesses to have bottled water delivered. Arrangements are being made to deliver bottled water at 7:30 a.m., Wednesday, which will be distributed at the Town Public Works Department on Palmer Avenue.
