DRINKING WATER WARNING
FAILURE OF A FILTRATION OR DISINFECTION PROCESS
ESTE INFORME CONTIENE INFORMACION IMPORTANTE ACERCA DE SU AGUA POTABLE.
HAGA QUE ALGUIEN LO TRADUZCA PARA USTED, O HABLE CON ALGUIEN QUE LO ENTIENDA.
Lake Wallenpaupack Estates Well A1 is experiencing operational conditions that compromise the water quality.
BOIL YOUR WATER BEFORE USING
On May 21, 2025 , operational plant conditions or deficiencies were identified at Well A1 .These deficiencies include:
Due to a problem with a part for the chemical feed pump, the 4 log treatment is not being met.
There is an increased chance that the water may contain disease-causing organisms.
What should I do?
DO NOT DRINK THE WATER WITHOUT BOILING IT FIRST. Bring all water to a boil, let it boil for one minute, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water.
Inadequately treated or inadequately protected water may contain disease-causing organisms. These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites which can cause symptoms such as diarrhea, nausea, cramps, and associated headaches.
These symptoms above are not caused only by organisms in drinking water. If you experience any of these symptoms and they persist, you may want to seek medical advice. Guardians of infants and young children and people at increased risk, such as pregnant women, some of the elderly and people with severely compromised immune systems, should seek advice from their health care advisors about drinking this water.
What is being done?
Water system experiencing equipment problem-operator went onsite to troubleshoot. The nipple in the pump has broken. A new nipple or new pump is being ordered and repairs will be made when equipment is received.
We will inform you when you no longer need to boil your water.
For more information, please contact: Markey Utility at 570-689-5660
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or by distributing copies by hand or mail.
This notice is being sent to you by Lake Wallenpaupack Estates Well A1 .
PWS ID#: 2520075 Date distributed: May 21, 2025