Byrdstown’s Boil Water Advisory Lifted

The state has lifted Byrdstown’s Boil Water Advisory.

The announcement came Monday morning. The city had been under the precautionary advisory since last week when a part failed at the city’s water plant. That failure reduced water pressure and depleted the city’s water supply.

The Tennessee Department Of Environment and Conservation issued the advisory because of the potential contaminants in the water when supplies get low. Sediment at the bottom of the tanks becomes an issue.

Byrdstown Mayor Sam Gibson said the town began pumping at full capacity Thursday, but it would take several days to get back to normal.