Work continues on Woodstock water issue

UPDATE 7/13, 10:03 AM: Woodstock Aqueduct is asking all customers to decrease water usage, as the system's "storage level is dangerously low." Extra conservation is crucial at this time.

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UPDATE 7/12: The initial water line break was isolated and resolved. Water is being restored downtown, however Woodstock Aqueduct discovered another line break across the Elm Street Bridge which they are working to fix. They are asking people to only use water when absolutely necessary. The boil water notice is still in effect.

The following water resources are available in town:

- Free showers at the Woodstock Athletic Club

- Bottled water at the Woodstock Emergency Services Building

- Well water via hose at the West Woodstock Fire Station

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All Woodstock residents on town water must continue to boil water until further notice, though some areas of town have running water again.

On Monday, Woodstock Aqueduct issued a boil water notice for all customers. Earlier on Tuesday, Woodstock officials reported that the issue is believed to be a river crossing leak which the Aqueduct company is trying to isolate. In the meantime, they will be attempting to pump water from the west station to as many customers as they can. They will be doing the same from the east station. After Aqueduct customers get water, it is recommended to continue to boil water for another 48 hours.

No time frame was given for the repair of the leak.

In related news, water is available at Station 2 in West Woodstock (463 West Woodstock Rd) through a garden hose. Bring your own spigot and container, and boiling the water is advised. The garden hose is outside and on the right side of the building.

As today’s flood response continues, and to mobilize resources for the most pressing needs, Woodstock town officials are asking residents to call 911 or Woodstock Emergency Dispatch at 802-457-1420 for emergencies only.

For non-emergency questions or concerns about roads, water, sewer, reporting damage or any other municipal issue, people are asked to email Municipal Manager Eric Duffy at eduffy@townofwoodstock.org.

— Gareth Henderson