09-05-2025
Boil Water Advisory for Town of Hartwick
HARTWICK, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — The Hartwick Water District has issued a Boil Water Advisory for all of its users until further notice.
The advisory was issued on Friday, May 9 due to positive test results of bacteria in samples of the water from Hartwick.
Until further notice, all water from the system is to be boiled for at least two minutes. An alternative to boiling the water is to use bottled water certified for sale by the New York State Department of Health. The water is safe for uses other than consumption, such as laundry and bathing, if precautions are taken not to swallow it.
Persons who have wounds due to surgery, are immunosuppressed due to HIV or cancer therapy or are suffering from chronic illness may consider using bottled or boiled water until the advisory is lifted.
The Department of Health has said that there is no reason to suspect that the water has caused any form of illness. Any individual experiencing the following symptoms should consult their physician:
severe diarrhea,
nausea,
vomiting, or
abdominal cramps.
Operators of food service businesses should take special notice of the advisory and consult with the Department of Health for special instructions regarding food preparation, cleaning and ice-making.
Anyone with any questions about the advisory should contact Chris Briggs at 607-293-7742 or the Oneonta District Office of the Department of Health at 607-432-3911.
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