Boil advisory issued from Alta Street to Washington County Career Center area

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta has issued a boil advisory impacting hundreds of water customers from Alta Street to the Washington County Career Center and surrounding areas that lost water pressure due to an emergency water main repair. A release from the city estimates 200 to 400 customers could be affected. Customers who may have experienced a loss of water service or pressure are advised to rapid boil drinking water or water used in food preparation for two minutes following restoration of water service. The announcement says customers should flush their service lines using cold water lines only until the water is clear. The advisory will remain in effect until customers are notified of its cancellation through local media, the City of Marietta web site or Facebook page and the Washington County Emergency Alert System.