Residents on Locust Street in the City of Newburgh are being advised to boil their drinking water after a broken water main temporarily interrupted service Monday, Nov. 9.

The precautionary notice applies only to properties on Locust Street between Wisner Avenue and Chestnut Street.

According to the City Water Department, a 10-inch water main broke near the intersection of Wisner Avenue and Locust Street, requiring workers to shut off the water supply to make repairs temporarily.

Although the repairs have been completed, the city said the loss of water pressure could have allowed harmful microorganisms to enter the system.

The city is advising affected residents to bring tap water to a rolling boil for one minute and allow it to cool before using it. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, washing dishes and making ice.

The advisory is expected to remain in effect for the next several days while water testing is completed. The city said they will notify residents when the water is safe to use without boiling.

For more information, residents can contact the City of Newburgh Water Department at 845-565-3356 or the Orange County Health Department at 845-291-2331.