✓ LIFTED — rescinded on September 13, 2026

Monroe County water main break causing water outage, prompting boil water advisory for some areas

Monroe County, Maine · Last checked September 11, 2026 3:38 am

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

StatusLifted
TypeBoil Water Advisory
LocationMonroe County, Maine
Water systemNot specified
IssuedAugust 18, 2026
LiftedSeptember 13, 2026
Reported by13WMAZ https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi_AFBVV95cUxPc0I2dm5Yc0phNVlQenU4bjZ5ZmZBUGhIVkd6VGFKNEM4d3FRN0hfNzM2NVNMUC1nOGVwaVVqRm0tcklrNGk4NjR5Vl9KRWdFQzNEMGhJV0Y1bEZCdkVJWW43R1FXZGdzWG1mMmg2ZmtWTGUzWjJ1Z3BWb3hWQi1ucXlvWjlNeWRFVkpxTE0xV2QyLXQ5RXhSSzFZQ2g1ZVZQMVRhM2JNb2VhWXlZajVEY0JucnB6ZkcweFJCOHlTaGM2NUU1MzBWeXhVdXlJSXFDd21jS1BqbVVXTW5ubW9La0hSZkVWNk1SbEhHeXY5ZXVSYnhPcDc4WnRaaGc?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 Monroe County, Maine still in effect?

No. It was lifted on September 13, 2026.

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