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Westmoreland residents: You need to boil your water before drinking it. Here’s everything to know
By Chasity Maynard at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 15, 2026
· 2 min read
WESTMORELAND, Tenn. (WSMV) - Residents of Westmoreland must boil their water before drinking it, the city said in a notice shared Tuesday. That’s because the city lost its chlorine residual distribution system during a water main break, which caused chlorine levels to plummet below required level...
Key takeaway (WSMV) - Residents of Westmoreland must boil their water before drinking it, the city said in a notice shared Tuesday.
Why this matters in The Nashville
The boil water notice in Westmoreland raises concerns about the city's infrastructure and its ability to provide safe drinking water to residents. The loss of the chlorine residual distribution system during a water main break is a significant failure that can have serious health consequences, particularly for vulnerable populations such as infants, young children, and the elderly. As the city works to repair the system and restore proper chlorine levels, residents must take precautions to protect themselves from potential waterborne illnesses. The fact that the city is flushing water lines throughout the system to move fresh, treated water through the distribution network suggests a thorough approach to addressing the issue. However, the lack of a specific timeline for lifting the boil water notice may cause uncertainty and inconvenience for residents, who must continue to boil their water or use bottled water for drinking, cooking, and hygiene until further notice.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? WESTMORELAND, Tenn. (WSMV) - Residents of Westmoreland must boil their water before drinking it, the city said in a notice shared Tuesday. That’s because the city lost its chlorine residual distribution system during a water main break, which caused chlorine levels to plummet below required level...
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