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Boil Water Advisory Lifted
February 1, 2008
The precautionary boil water advisory for the Bradford area has been lifted as of noon on Friday. The advisory had been issued after water main breaks caused a disruption in service to customers of the Bradford Water Authority.
Executive Director, Kim Benjamin, wished to thank Water Authority customers for their patience and cooperation during the past week. Water line breaks caused the Bradford water reserve to lose half of its volume of eight million gallons, creating a critical situation. The conservation efforts of customers allowed the system to return to normal winter operating conditions 24-36 hours ahead of the projected time.
When asked if the breaks occurred because the Bradford water system is old, Benjamin explained that our situation is no different from many systems in the north east that were originally built in the late nineteenth century. Some of our lines are as old as 120 years, but are operating without a problem. Other lines are much newer but tend to have more problems. More than age, there are many factors that effect the integrity of the water lines. Factors such as ground movement and water pressure can result in system leaks and it is very difficult to predict when or where they will occur. He likened the system to maintaining city streets. Some need paved frequently and develop pot holes often, while others last for years. It’s not practical to repave every street, but when potholes occur they are filled.
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