The town and village of Colonie, New York are under boil water notices until further notice after a pumping station failure at the Mohawk View Water Treatment Plant Thursday night.
The town says the failure prevented the delivery of enough water to the water distribution system to maintain adequate pressure and therefore guarantee water quality.
Around 12:30 p.m. Friday, Colonie Town Supervisor Peter Crummey announced crews had restored water service and water pressure throughout the Latham Water District. Crummey says testing so far shows the water has not been compromised, but the town is required to continue testing into Sunday to guarantee the water is potable. Therefore a boil water notice remains in place. Crummey says people may see temporary discoloration in the water.
Water bottles will be handed out at Colonie Town Hall from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Friday while supplies last.
Those with questions are asked to contact the Latham Water District at 518-783-2750.