The water is safe to drink and meets all state and federal water quality guidelines. Residents living north of Western Branch Boulevard, an area which is normally supplied by the Portsmouth water treatment plant are without water at this time. These residents may get water from any Chesapeake fire station by supplying containers.
Residents have a limit of five gallons at a time.
Because some areas around the city are still experiencing flooding, the Chesapeake Health Department urges citizens not to have contact with or let children play in standing or flood water because of contamination from sewage or other possible contaminants. Residents may call 382-6464 for more information.