BOIL WATER NOTICE LIFTED FOR CUSTOMERS OF BROADKILN BEACH, PRIMEHOOK WATER COMPANIES IN SUSSEX COUNTY

DOVER (July 24, 2018) - The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is advising Sussex County residents served by the Broadkiln Beach and PrimeHook water companies that the boil water notice issued on Friday, July 20, 2018 has been lifted. Affected consumers can immediately resume consumption and all uses of their tap water without having to boil it first.

Two sets of water samples collected from each water system have tested negative for the presence of Total Coliform and E. coli bacteria.

DPH advised the operator of Broadkiln Beach Water Company to issue a boil water notice to customers on Friday, July 20, after water samples collected from the system tested positive for the presence of E. coli bacteria. Because the Broadkiln Beach Water Company shares a connection with PrimeHook Water Company, customers of both water systems were advised to boil their drinking water before use.

DPH contacted the operator of the water systems to notify them that the bacteria is no longer present and that the boil water notice has been lifted. Customers should receive a notice directly from their respective water companies alerting them that boiling their drinking water is no longer necessary before use.

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Delaware Health and Social Services is committed to improving the quality of the lives of Delaware's citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations. DPH, a division of DHSS, urges Delawareans to make healthier choices with the 5-2-1 Almost None campaign: eat 5 or more fruits and vegetables each day, have no more than 2 hours of recreational screen time each day (includes TV, computer, gaming), get 1 or more hours of physical activity each day, and drink almost no sugary beverages.

Delaware Health and Social Services is committed to improving the quality of the lives of Delaware's citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations.

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