03/31/2026
Due to this notice, we have disabled water vending on the machine. Ice is still available to vend. We will update you once they are able to be turned back on. We appreciate your understanding!
NOTICE: To Residents on Cralle Avenue
of the Town of Tappahannock WATERWORKS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER
BOIL YOUR TAP WATER
Failure to follow this advisory could result in stomach or intestinal illness.
The Virginia Department of Health in conjunction with the Town of Tappahannock Waterworks are advising residents to use boiled tap water or bottled water for drinking and cooking purposes as a safety precaution. This precaution is necessary because of the occurrences of watermain breaks at the waterworks observed on March 31, 2026 and the likelihood of the presence of E. coli in the drinking water.
*E. coli are bacteria whose presence indicates that the water may be contaminated with human or animal wastes. Human pathogens in these wastes can cause short-term effects, such as diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms. They may pose a greater health risk for infants, young children, the elderly, and people with severely-compromised immune systems.*
DO NOT DRINK TAP WATER WITHOUT BOILING IT FIRST
Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, beverage and food preparation, and making ice until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water. Boiling is the preferred method to assure that the tap water is safe to drink. Bring all tap water to a rolling boil, let it boil for one minute, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water.
If you cannot boil your tap water….
• An alternative method of purification for residents that do not have gas or electricity available is to use liquid household bleach to disinfect water. The bleach product should be recently purchased, free of additives and scents, and should contain a hypochlorite solution of at least 5.25%. Public health officials recommend adding 8 drops of bleach (about ¼ teaspoon) to each gallon of water. The water should be stirred and allowed to stand for at least 30 minutes before use.
• Water purification tablets may also be used by following the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Potable water is available at the following locations: If you are unable to boil water notify Town Hall.
We will inform you when you no longer need to boil your water. To address this problem, we are Repairing the water main on Cralle Ave., Tappahannock. We anticipate resolving the problem on or about April 2, 2026.
For more information, please contact J.B Lewis at 804-238-0449 or PO Box 266, Tappahannock VA 22560.
*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 distributing copies by hand or mail.*
This notice is being sent to you by Town of Tappahannock. State Water System ID #: 4057800
Date of Notice: 3/31/2026.
