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Update: January 30, 2020 10:00 a.m.

The Shepherdstown Water Department is pleased to report that the boil water advisory has been lifted. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience. As always, you may contact Charles Coe, Chief Water Plant Operator, at 304-876-2394 or ccoe@shepherdstown.us with any comments or questions.

Update: January 28, 2020 9:00 p.m.

The water leak has been repaired. A boil water advisory is in effect until further notice. If you experience cloudy water, run your water until it clears. Please call the Shepherdstown Water Plant at 304-876-2394 with any questions. Thank you for your patience.

Update: January 28, 2020 5:15 p.m.

As a result of the water main break along Rt. 45, water service will be interrupted for all customers. Personnel are working to repair the leak at this time. It is undetermined how long it will take to make the repair. If you lose water service, a boil water advisory will be in effect once service is restored. Please boil water for three minutes before consuming. For further information, please contact the Shepherdstown Water Plant at 304-876-2394.

Update: January 28 - 12:36 p.m.

The water leak has been uncovered and repairs are being done. As stated previously, water customers may experience a loss of water service. If water loss does occur, once service is restored, a boil water advisory will be in effect. Please boil your water before consuming. Customers in the areas of Rt. 45 and Cardinal Drive, Mecklenburg Heights, and Ledge Lowe Estates will be affected. For further information, please contact Charles Coe, Chief Water Plant Operator, at 304-876-2394.

Updated: January 23, 2020, 3:25 p.m.

The repair work continues and will last throughout next week. Updates will be provided as received. Water service was not interrupted today.

The Shepherdstown Water Department has scheduled a water main break repair for Thursday, January 23, 2020. The work will commence at 9:00 a.m. Water customers may experience a loss of water service. If water loss does occur, once service is restored, a boil water advisory will be in effect. Please boil your water before consuming. Customers in the areas of Rt. 45 and Cardinal Drive, Mecklenburg Heights, and Ledge Lowe Estates will be affected. For further information, please contact Charles Coe, Chief Water Plant Operator, at 304-876-2394.