Water boil advisory issued for Richmond, Hopkinton

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — A water boil advisory has been issued by the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) for residents in Richmond and Hopkinton from November 7 through approximately November 12.

This advisory is a precautionary measure for residents to take while a water storage tank is being repaired as bacteria might get into the water supply.

There is no confirmed bacterial contamination in the water systems, according to RIDOH.

Once the advisory is lifted, residents will be directly notified by the water system.