Municipal utility crews in Crooksville have successfully completed emergency repairs on a major water main break that recently impacted local infrastructure. Despite completing the physical pipe repair, village officials maintain a mandatory boil advisory for all affected municipal water customers until safety testing is finalized. Residents are urged to bring drinking water to a rolling boil for at least one full minute before consumption to ensure proper safety standards.
The water main disruption coincides with ongoing environmental concerns as Perry County remains under an active flood watch. Local emergency management personnel are carefully monitoring weather updates and rising water levels following recent heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorms. Utility teams are working alongside county staff to clear critical drainage pathways and prevent further storm damage.
Local officials advise residents to exercise caution while traveling through flood-prone areas and to monitor official village communication channels closely. Regular updates regarding water sample testing results will be released to the public as soon as laboratory results are confirmed. Emergency services remind citizens to report localized water hazards or severe utility disruptions directly to authorities.
Source: Zanesville Times Recorder