Update: July 19, 2024, 9:30 a.m. - The boil water notice is still in effect for PSA customers in Riner. Due to the dry weather conditions our community has been experiencing, the water table levels have been dropping, causing dirt to enter the water in the existing well systems operated by the PSA.
Water samples from the Riner well systems continue to be collected by the PSA and provided to VDH. Each time water samples are collected, it takes 24 hours to receive the results. Your patience through this process is greatly appreciated. Riner PSA customers will be notified once VDH determines the boil water notice can be lifted.
Update: July 18, 2024, 4:30 p.m. - A boil water notice is still in effect for the Riner PSA customers. The PSA continues to provide water samples to VDH. Riner PSA customers will be notified once VDH determines the boil water notice can be lifted.
Original Post: July 17, 2024 - The Montgomery County Public Service Authority (PSA) has issued a boil water notice effective immediately for all customers in Riner.
This boil water notice will remain in effect until safe drinking water test results occur from water sampling tests conducted by the PSA. All water samples collected will meet state and federal drinking water standards before the “boil water” notice will be lifted.
IMPORTANT: Instructions For Boiling Water
- Prior to drinking water from the PSA's water system, bring the water to a rolling boil for approximately one minute. This will help destroy bacteria that may have contaminated the drinking water.
- Caution: Use extreme caution with boiling water to avoid burns. Allow the water to cool before using.
- Hot tap water is not a substitute for boiling water. Water from a water heater is not intended for drinking.
- Additionally, if your freezer has an automatic icemaker, discard all the ice cubes and turn off the icemaker until the "boil water" notice is lifted.
Learn more at the
Virginia Department of Health.