✓ LIFTED — rescinded on October 17, 2026

Water line repairs trigger boil water advisory in Chatham

Chatham, West Virginia · Last checked October 15, 2026 6:26 pm

AOL.com reported a boil water advisory affecting Chatham, West Virginia. The notice was lifted on October 17, 2026.

StatusLifted
TypeBoil Water Advisory
LocationChatham, West Virginia
Water systemNot specified
IssuedSeptember 29, 2026
LiftedOctober 17, 2026
Reported byAOL.com https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMigAFBVV95cUxQYXVQcjQ5cnhyQ2U3ME9oanFuc01jUzJqQnJRQV85b0tTOFRQcXlEdEl4NEg0dzlaWThpZWJyS2pYdTU3d3I3WUtpMy1oV0IzOHJEd0w3NUlSWi1PNE9pM3VjM3Y3MVM3S1dHdGZwSjFicWt5em1NQnIySGZjVFZBRQ?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 Chatham, West Virginia still in effect?

No. It was lifted on October 17, 2026.

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