WDTV 5 reported a boil water advisory affecting Worthington, West Virginia. The notice was lifted on September 7, 2026.
StatusLifted
TypeBoil Water Advisory
LocationWorthington, West Virginia
Water systemNot specified
IssuedAugust 18, 2026
LiftedSeptember 7, 2026
Reported byWDTV 5 https://news.google.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?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
- Run cold taps for a few minutes (start with the highest faucet in the house) to flush household pipes.
- Throw away ice and drinks made with unboiled water during the advisory; run the ice maker through three cycles.
- 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.
Is the boil water notice for Worthington, West Virginia still in effect?
No. It was lifted on September 7, 2026.