Milford lifts water boil precaution

December 14, 2003

NH Business Review Staff,

MILFORD – As of 11:30 Saturday morning, residents were no longer asked to boil their tap water before using it, according to a news release issued by Town Administrator Katie Chambers.

The boil order was issued as a precaution Friday when a town water main broke. Town officials also recommended that drinking water be boiled to prevent any bacterial contamination that may have made its way into the system during the break. Repairs are now complete and test results indicated the absence of bacterial contamination.

“It is safe to drink the water and to use the water for all normal activities,” the release stated.

A water line broke overnight Friday and leaked roughly 1 million gallons, shutting down town schools out of concern that sprinkler systems wouldn’t work. The Milford water system serves 3,200 residential and business customers – about two-thirds of Milford, as well as a small number in southwest Amherst. The rest of Milford is served by private wells.

More news from NHBR:

(Opinion) Disappointed in Easterseals’ leadership of Veterans Campus

Leadership changes, unmet promises cause for concern at Franklin veteran campus

(Opinion) People with developmental disabilities need housing

Those living with intellectual and developmental disabilities deserve housing options that reflect their potential

(Opinion) The hidden giants behind our soaring health costs

NH residents deserve transparency surrounding pharmacy benefit managers

Opportunity with guardrails

A North Country approach to charitable gaming

Cook on Concord: Friedman’s world view

New York Times columnist says we’re in the ‘third great period of human history’

Sustainability leadership

When the path forward isn’t clear and feelings of overwhelm or despair are near, finding anchors in gratitude, horizon and context can steady our leadership through almost anything.

Concord City Council sets its priorities

Responsible monetary decisions. Clear and widely disseminated communication with the public, especially on the city’s finances and taxes. Helping people keep their homes and find new ones. Regulatory and cultural changes to make it easier for businesses and development, and investments in the roads, sewers and other infrastructure to support them.

The real ROI of AI

Over 20 years of working with New Hampshire business owners, I’ve noticed something consistent: The businesses that thrive aren’t the ones chasing every new trend. They’re the ones who know how to evaluate whether a new tool or strategy actually serves their goals.