A boil water advisory has been issued for customers of 58 West Waterworks in Pittsylvania County. The advisory is for areas along and North and South of Rt 58 West (Martinsville Highway) including Plantation Dr., Martin Dr., Whispering Pines, Inman Rd., Hyler Circle, Rockwood Dr., Willow Briar Lane, Grays Park Rd., Horseshoe Rd., Gemstone Lane, Windsor Place, Windsor Trail, Windsor Ct., Brosville Industrial Park, Mangrums Rd., Deercrest Lane, Breezewood Dr., Pine Lake Rd., Berry Hill Rd., Foxwood Pl., Pineview Rd., Blue Ridge View Dr, Ridgeway Dr, Westridge Dr., Beckham Court, Beckham Lane, Rivertree Dr., Bowe St., Pin Oak Lane, Meadowview Dr., Meadowbrook Circle, Martinsville Hwy and West Carter Dr.

The Virginia Department of Health in conjunction with the Pittsylvania County Health Department and Pittsylvania County – Public Works are advising residents and businesses in the affected service areas in the Pittsylvania County Rt. 58 West waterworks to use boiled tap water or bottled water for drinking and cooking purposes as a safety precaution. This precaution is necessary because of a water line break that occurred around 6:00 p.m. on November 21, 2024.

Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, beverage and food preparation, and making ice beginning at the effective date and time above until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water. Boiling is the preferred method to assure that the tap water is safe to drink. Bring all tap water to a rolling boil, let it boil for one (1) minute and then cool before using, or use bottled water.
If you cannot boil your tap water….

•An alternative method of purification for residents that do not have gas or electricity available is to use liquid household bleach to disinfect water. The bleach product should be recently purchased, free of additives and scents, and should contain a hypochlorite solution of at least 5.25%. Public health officials recommend adding 8 drops of bleach (about ¼ teaspoon) to each gallon of water. The water should be stirred and allowed to stand for at least 30 minutes before use.

•Water purification tablets may also be used by following the manufacturer’s instructions.

For more information call: Chris Adcock, Public Works Director for Pittsylvania County (434) 432-7136.