Boil Notice Issued After Riverside NY Leak Repair

Key Points

• A water leak occurred on 31 January 2026 in the Village of Riverside, New York.
• The leak has been fully repaired, and the water system restored to normal operating conditions.
• Repair parts were disinfected, and affected water mains flushed.​
• Boil water notices distributed Saturday night and Sunday morning to affected houses and businesses on the east side of the Village of Riverside.​
• Residents advised to boil water for two days for drinking, cooking, tooth brushing, or cleaning dishes.​
• Contact Village of Painted Post/Riverside Public Works & Water Department at 607-962-7241 for questions.​
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• Separate incident: Major 12-inch water main break on Hubbard Road between Logan and Albert Street in Youngstown, Ohio.​
• Youngstown boil advisory affects City of Youngstown, Boardman, and Liberty Township.​
• No evidence of contamination, but advisory issued due to potential for illness-causing organisms.​
• Boil water for at least one minute or use bottled water for drinking, making ice, washing dishes, food preparation, brushing teeth.​
• Possible low water pressure, temporary loss of water, disruptions in quality like colour or increased lead levels.​
• EPA recommends running tap until temperature drop, then 30 seconds to three minutes to flush lead.​
• Boiling removes bacteria but not lead; use cold water.​
• Contacts: Harry Johnson III at 330-742-8746, Lou Zorella at 330-742-5338, or City of Youngstown at 26 S Phelps Street, Youngstown, Ohio 44502.​
• Youngstown story reported by Brianna Phillips of WKBN.​
• Riverside story by Imra Ahmed, published Sun, 1 February 2026 at 6:57 PM PST, 1 min read.​

Riverside (Cardiff Daily) February 02, 2025 – A water leak that struck the Village of Riverside, New York, on 31 January has been repaired, with the water system now back to normal, prompting a precautionary boil water advisory for affected residents.

What Caused the Water Leak in Riverside?

“The water leak has been repaired and the water system has been restored to normal operating conditions. The repair parts were disinfected, and the water mains in the affected area have been flushed”. Notices were distributed Saturday night and Sunday morning to houses and businesses on the east side of the village.

An update from the Village of Riverside Mayor at 6:55 PM, shared via Painted Post Fire Department on Facebook, echoed that “the water break has been fixed. If you were without water a boil water order is in effect”.​

How Long Must Residents Boil Water?

Mayor Havens advised that for the next two days, affected residents should boil water prior to using it for drinking, cooking, tooth brushing, or cleaning dishes. This measure ensures safety following the pressure loss and repairs.

Who Should Contact for More Information?

Residents with questions about water service or the advisory are directed to the Village of Painted Post/Riverside Public Works & Water Department at 607-962-7241. This contact handles inquiries on the ongoing advisory. The department oversees water quality, noting that all drinking water may contain trace contaminants, but presence does not always pose risks.

What Happened in Youngstown’s Water Main Break?

In a related but separate development, as reported by Brianna Phillips of WKBN on 1 February 2026 at 1:45 PM PST, a major 12-inch main break on Hubbard Road between Logan and Albert Street prompted the City of Youngstown Water Department to issue a drinking water boil advisory. This affects customers in the City of Youngstown, Boardman, and Liberty Township. WKBN noted there is no evidence of contamination, but the break “may allow illness-causing organisms to enter the water supply”.​

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What Precautions Apply in Youngstown?

Residents must bring water to a rolling boil for at least one minute before consumption to kill potential bacteria, or use bottled water. Boiled water is required for drinking, making ice, washing dishes, food preparation, and brushing teeth. The break may cause low water pressure, temporary loss of water, or disruptions like colour changes or increased lead levels.​

How to Handle Potential Lead in Youngstown Water?

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recommends running the tap until a noticeable temperature drop, then continuing for 30 seconds to three minutes before drinking or cooking to flush potentially lead-contaminated water. Importantly, “residents are also advised to use old water and boiling the water only removes bacteria, not lead”. Use cold tap water for flushing.​​

Why Are Boil Advisories Issued After Repairs?

Boil advisories follow main breaks or leaks due to pressure drops that can introduce bacteria, even without confirmed contamination. In Riverside, flushing and disinfection preceded the advisory. Similar patterns appear in other NY incidents, like Scarsdale where a main break led to advisories for Greenburgh, Edgemont, Greenville, and Hartsdale.​

What Broader Context Exists for Water Issues?

Recent US reports highlight recurring water main issues, such as in Hoboken with multiple breaks prompting advisories, or Mayfield NY where leaks left hundreds without water. In Youngstown, past concerns include water quality near drilling. These events underscore infrastructure vulnerabilities in cold weather.​

Impacts on Residents and Businesses

Affected Riverside east side residents and businesses face two days of boiling. Youngstown sees wider impacts across townships, with potential service disruptions. No major outages reported post-repair in Riverside.

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This comprehensive coverage draws from primary reports, ensuring all details from Mayor Teresa Havens, department contacts, and advisories are included without omission.