UPDATE: Upper Michigan Water lifts boil water advisory for Village of Hubbell

VILLAGE OF HUBBELL, Mich. (WLUC) - UPDATE: Upper Michigan Water has lifted the precautionary boil water advisory affecting the company’s customers in the Village of Hubbell that was issued on Friday morning following a main-break near the intersection of Highway M26 & East 10th Street.

According to company officials, boil advisories are issued as a precaution with a customer’s best interests in mind. It’s possible, but unlikely, bacteria could enter the water system when pressure in the line drops below 20 psi.

During the boil water advisory, the water company performs a series of tests to determine if the water meets regulatory drinking water standards. Results from water sampling performed on February 26 and 27 confirmed there was no contamination present in the distribution system.

Upper Michigan Water customers in the affected area no longer need to boil their tap water.

Last published: Feb 25, 2022 10:11:04 AM

Upper Michigan Water has issued a precautionary boil advisory for the Village of Hubbell after the pressure dropped below 20 psi due to an overnight main-break near the intersection of Highway M-26 & East 10th St in Hubbell Thursday night.

As a precaution, customers in the affected area are advised to drink and cook with tap water only after boiling it for approximately three minutes after service is restored. Tap water can be used for washing, bathing, and other common uses.

During the boil water advisory, the water company performs a series of tests to determine if the water meets regulatory drinking water standards.

According to company officials, boil advisories are issued as a precaution with a customer’s best interests in mind. It’s possible but unlikely, bacteria could enter the water system when the pressure in the line drops below 20 psi.

During the boil water advisory, the water company performs a series of tests to determine if the water meets regulatory drinking water standards. Precautionary boil water notices usually last from 18 to 24 hours. Customers will be notified via local media when the boil advisory is lifted.