✓ LIFTED — rescinded on October 12, 2026

Boil water advisory issued for parts of Chilhowie

Virginia · Last checked October 10, 2026 12:40 am

WCYB reported a boil water advisory affecting Virginia. The notice was lifted on October 12, 2026.

StatusLifted
TypeBoil Water Advisory
LocationVirginia
Water systemNot specified
IssuedSeptember 30, 2026
LiftedOctober 12, 2026
Reported byWCYB https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMigwFBVV95cUxNR0ZJZmZ3SV9IUG1UZm0xa29SaktYb1dzMk1kVXh6NTlzYTY2SnROcmhYUHB3ODd6NGNIeU1xa3NsMExRMjYtbTNpRnJsODh5OTZJcldSSU1OMDN4ckw5T3c5SFU1X0oyTlZFWW9OUnpnR2JSVHBZWkRXWmxRLUdvdEFuQQ?oc=5

Details from the source

Notice for , reported by WCYB. Follow the guidance below and confirm details with the official source.

WCYB

Notice for , reported by WCYB. Follow the guidance below and confirm details with the official source.

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 Virginia still in effect?

No. It was lifted on October 12, 2026.

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