Bedford Hills, NY and Katonah, NY, August 31, 2010 -- Residents of Bedford Hills and Katonah in the Town of Bedford are advised, as a precaution, to continue to boil their tap water at a rolling boil for at least one minute before drinking it or using it for food preparation.
A boil water advisory was issued on Monday, following a major water main break. The water main break was located late Monday night near the intersection of Route 117 and Harris Road in Katonah. Repairs were completed by the water district earlier today.
Due to low pressure in the system because of the water main break, there is the potential for contamination. The Town of Bedford Water Department and the Westchester County Health Department are testing water from the water district to verify it is safe to drink.
Once results of the tests are available, most likely by tomorrow afternoon, the Health Department will determine whether the boil water advisory can be lifted.
For more information, contact the Town of Bedford Water Department at 914-666-7855.
