✓ LIFTED — rescinded on September 27, 2026

Major water main break reported in Northbay, boil water notice issued

Northbay, Maine · Last checked September 25, 2026 12:46 am

WLBT reported a boil water advisory affecting Northbay, Maine. The notice was lifted on September 27, 2026.

StatusLifted
TypeBoil Water Advisory
LocationNorthbay, Maine
Water systemNot specified
IssuedAugust 26, 2026
LiftedSeptember 27, 2026
Reported byWLBT https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMifkFVX3lxTE5LS1NjbVlNVnlic1l6SFUwTWlvM1hQWkJhLWQzZVF3SmROT2tQUVFSV1IxZlZKWnotaS1RSGF3bkpBdGwwLUJqM3oydTlrNWdmUDFaXzFSbEtuenlCZ1VLQ0RpUE1oclJZNEotTUhQQks5R2MweWZxZnUtQ214UdIBkgFBVV95cUxOWks1MjQ2Wm1OY1FjX2g4d044Zmtyc01JenZtTVp1VWhJNjgzaFhPMzdyd3FoeFBUQ09fakR0UnF1UGVqLW1wV1I1eXRyWERjc1lwaWdGZnM3cWZKU0tDY0pmR182cld6cEVSOVhycXIyRTZsVGYwQUx4VWFjQ1dqT0xXSXpuc2plS3lrcmFiWmVUUQ?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 Northbay, Maine still in effect?

No. It was lifted on September 27, 2026.

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