✓ LIFTED — rescinded on October 12, 2026

Boil water advisory issued for Canton

Canton, Delaware · Last checked October 11, 2026 3:29 pm

Atlanta News First reported a boil water advisory affecting Canton, Delaware. The notice was lifted on October 12, 2026.

StatusLifted
TypeBoil Water Advisory
LocationCanton, Delaware
Water systemNot specified
IssuedOctober 11, 2026
LiftedOctober 12, 2026
Reported byAtlanta News First https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihAFBVV95cUxQYjU0d0dfTDAwcXBGRGJxcS1RMFZGalZDbDhrZGdXRHdEOUZOMExtcFpPWHRFdjJLLU9hRUZxaE9TODBwQkV0ZDg0WGNOOGM0WEMyam9tc2s4MDdxd2VYM0QxbUtXeVFwVTkyckJhd2F2WGZLUmp3ODl6LWFhQ3dVZjQ0d1E?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 Canton, Delaware still in effect?

No. It was lifted on October 12, 2026.

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