✓ LIFTED — rescinded on September 8, 2026

Hinesville issues boil-water advisory after water main break

Hinesville, Maine · Last checked September 6, 2026 3:37 am

WJCL reported a boil water advisory affecting Hinesville, Maine. The notice was lifted on September 8, 2026.

StatusLifted
TypeBoil Water Advisory
LocationHinesville, Maine
Water systemNot specified
IssuedSeptember 3, 2026
LiftedSeptember 8, 2026
Reported byWJCL https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijgFBVV95cUxPRzZHaC1zNU5IdzRqZjJ6QmZjRjZNZTQxeXhOZ0J6VFhIeGJUT2I5dS05WWdYU0Y2UjNJVE9IYlEzQng5TkN6UzBONUNFY19PN3RybERPQWhiSlhKRG55TE1lQ0IyS0VpbGhIc2xwOER3Y1U5OUZKdUxHRlY4ZEo3bEJEQTZodVdDSnVuLVVB?oc=5

This notice was found in local news coverage. News reports can lag official updates — confirm the current status with the water system or health department.

What to do now that it is lifted

  1. Run cold taps for a few minutes (start with the highest faucet in the house) to flush household pipes.
  2. Throw away ice and drinks made with unboiled water during the advisory; run the ice maker through three cycles.
  3. Replace refrigerator and point-of-use filter cartridges as the manufacturer recommends.

Always follow the instructions of the issuer — the water system or health authority. This page is an independent summary, not an official notice.

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Is the boil water notice for Hinesville, Maine still in effect?

No. It was lifted on September 8, 2026.

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