Nelsonville water line repair Thu, 2/8, 7:30AM to 2PM low/no water; W Franklin from Adams to Pinegrove, all Pinegrove Dr

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Nelso Repair and Boil Order

The City of Nelsonville Water Department will be making a water line repair tomorrow Thursday, February 8, 2018 that may cause low or no water pressure to the following areas; West Franklin Street from Adams Street to Pinegrove Drive and all of Pinegrove Drive. The repairs will take place between 7:30AM and 2:00PM. Once repairs are completed a boil order will be in effect for the same area until further notice. Boil orders are put into place as a result of broken water lines or local flooding. When this happens, the drinking water may have been contaminated which can cause many illnesses.

Here are some tips to keep in mind, should you find yourself in this situation:

  • Bring water to a full boil, and boil for three minutes prior to use.
  • Use only boiled water for drinking, preparing food or baby formula.
  • To improve the flat taste of boiled water, keep cold in refrigerator.
  • Put a cup over your faucets as a reminder to not use tap water – not even to brush your teeth!
  • Instead of boiling water, you can disinfect water by adding one teaspoon unscented chlorine laundry bleach for every five gallons of water. Let stand 30 minutes before using.
  • Be sure to use sanitized food grade containers for storing water.
  • To disinfect water storage containers, pour a solution of one tablespoon of unscented chlorine bleach to a gallon of water into a container. Let the solution remain in the container for 10 minutes, then pour out the solution. Rinse with purified water.
  • Boiled or disinfected water can be stored for six months.
  • Dispose of ice cubes.
  • When washing dishes, make sure to sterilize dishes with a final dip in water that has one teaspoon of unscented household bleach per gallon of water. Disposable tableware is an option during a boil order.
  • It is also recommended you sanitize hands when washing. Again, use one teaspoon of unscented household bleach per gallon of water and rinse hand frequently by pouring rinse over the hands. Use paper towels to dry.
  • Water for bathing doesn’t need to be boiled. Supervise children to avoid water being ingested.

ATHENS CO WINTER STORM WARNING 10PM, TUE, 2/6/18 UNTIL 4PM, WED, 2/7/18, PREPARE FOR SIGNIFICANT WINTER WEATHER!

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Winter storm warning

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Athens County from 10PM, Tuesday, 2/6/18 until 4PM, Wednesday, 2/7/28.

  • WHAT – Mixed precipitation this evening quickly changing to freezing rain. Snow accumulations 2 to 4 inches across Perry County, with ice accumulations around a tenth of an inch. Elsewhere, little to no snow and sleet accumulations, though ice accumulation around a quarter of an inch. A change to rain is expected Wednesday morning before changing back to a mix in the afternoon.
  • WHERE – Perry, Morgan, Athens, Jackson OH and Vinton Counties.
  • WHEN – From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM Wednesday.
  • ADDITIONAL DETAILS – Plan on difficult travel conditions. Motorists are strongly urged to slow down and allow plenty of time to reach their destinations. Some power outages are possible due to ice accumulation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS; A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. Additional information can be found at http://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our Facebook and Twitter pages.

ATHENS CO WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY, 10PM, TUE, 2/6/18 UNTIL 4PM WED, 2/7/18, WATCH FOR CHANGING WEATHER CONDITIONS!

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Winter Weather Advisory

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Athens County from 10PM, Tuesday, 2/6/18 until 4PM, Wednesday, 2/7/18.

  • WHAT – Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 2 inches, with localized amounts up to 4 inches, and ice accumulations of up to two tenths of an inch are expected.
  • WHERE – Portions of southeast Ohio.
  • WHEN – From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM Wednesday.
  • ADDITIONAL DETAILS – The ice will result in difficult travel conditions and some scattered power outages. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times in heavier snowfall.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS; A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. Additional information can be found at http://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our Facebook and Twitter pages.