✓ LIFTED — rescinded on September 13, 2026

Ellsworth issues boil water order after water main break

Maine · Last checked September 11, 2026 12:52 am

Yahoo reported a boil water advisory affecting Maine. The notice was lifted on September 13, 2026.

StatusLifted
TypeBoil Water Advisory
LocationMaine
Water systemNot specified
IssuedAugust 12, 2026
LiftedSeptember 13, 2026
Reported byYahoo https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijAFBVV95cUxNT3J4aFM2eVBTejYwaWZHaUFrQnZJaFphbHJCaVh1YVhQajdnSjVacGg0YWhyQkEzTzUwd3BQV0k2VmJBQ2RkT3dzSzRXLTB1czZYcnh3X3hFQjRwNjVEYjNhWUtxcF9pODRSa3hUR0NCT0RkS2J2TXJyV09XYjhKR01nTlZIZ1o4MWdDRQ?oc=5

Details from the source

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

Yahoo

Notice for , reported by yahoo.com. 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 Maine still in effect?

No. It was lifted on September 13, 2026.

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