Virginia American Water Cancels Boil Water Advisory for Hopewell PWSID # 3670800

Virginia American Water has cancelled the precautionary boil water advisory, effective immediately, for all of its customers in the City of Hopewell, as well as the subdivisions of New Birchett Estates, Cedar Creek, and Cedar Creek West, Strattford Woods, and Mulberry Woods in Prince George County. The results of the water samples we took were satisfactory, indicating there is no longer a need to boil the water. All customers may resume normal use of their tap water.

“Virginia American Water sincerely regrets the inconvenience experienced by our customers and the community. We are very grateful for everyone’s patience and cooperation, especially the support of City of Hopewell officials and emergency responders,” said Virginia American Water President William R. Walsh.

The boil water advisory was issued Tuesday night due to the loss of pressure associated with the plant shut down, as a precaution to assure the protection of public health. Two rounds of sampling, 24 hours apart, showed no signs of contamination and therefore, the advisory has been lifted and all operations are back to normal.

The free bottled water distribution site will be discontinued with this announcement.

Customers with further questions may contact Virginia American Water’s customer service center at 1-800-452-6863.

Virginia American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water services to more than 339,000 people. Founded in 1886, American Water is the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company. With headquarters in Voorhees, N.J., the company employs approximately 6,400 dedicated professionals who provide drinking water, wastewater and other related services to an estimated 15 million people in more than 45 states and parts of Canada. More information can be found by visiting www.amwater.com.