Handful of Casco Bay islands under boil water order due to broken main
The Portland Water District has issued a precautionary boil water order for five islands in Casco Bay following a water main break.The boil water order went into effect at noon Wednesday for Peaks Island, Little Diamond Island, Great Diamond Island, House Island and Cushing Island, and will remain in effect until further notice.Sign up for our NewslettersThe Portland Water District said its control center began receiving reports at about 6:15 a.m. regarding low water pressure affecting Great Diamond Island, Little Diamond Island, Peaks Island and Cushing Island.By 9:30 a.m., the water district said its crews discovered the water main break happened on Rockledge Avenue on Little Diamond Island.Officials are directing people on these islands to boil water for one minute at a rolling boil if they plan on using it for drinking, washing food, making ice cubes, brushing their teeth or any other activity involving consumption.The Portland Water District said it will be collecting water samples and test results will be available in approximately 24 hours.People who have questions about the boil water order can call the Portland Water District at 207-761-8310 or the State of Maine Drinking Water Program at 207-287-2070.Updates about the boil water order will be provided on the Portland Water District's website and Facebook page.TOP STORIES FROM WMTW: Special edition Stanley tumblers are selling out, but these are still in stockREAD THE FULL STORY:Handful of Casco Bay islands under boil water order due to broken mainCHECK OUT WMTW:Stay informed with the latest Portland news and weather from the team at WMTW. Browse the newest Portland, Maine, news stories and stay in the know.
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