Boil water notice in effect for Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Virginia Tech and Montgomery County

Boil water notice issued in Montgomery County

The New River Valley Water Authority on Monday issued a boil water notice for residents of Montgomery County, including those in the towns of Blacksburg and Christiansburg and at Virginia Tech.The water authority said historic flooding on the New River has created “challenging water quality conditions.” The remnants of Hurricane Helene over the weekend brought the river to flood levels not seen since 1940.Boiling water kills bacteria and other o…

Boil water notice in effect for Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Virginia Tech and Montgomery County

RICHMOND, Va. -- A boil water advisory is in effect for some areas at and around Virginia Tech.Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, beverage and food preparation, and making ice until further notice, according to the notice from Virginia Tech. The advisory applies to Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Virginia Tech and Montgomery County.To properly boil water, bring tap water to a full rolling boil, let it boil for one minute, and let i…