07/26/2025 - Possible water boil advisory for Elmira

On 07/26/2025 WaterZen detected an increase in water quality concerns in Elmira. This means that local government officials in Elmira and technicians at Elmira Water Board may have issued a water boil advisory. We recommend contacting Elmira Water Board to determine if residents are advised to boil water before consuming. You can find contact details for Elmira Water Board here.

If Elmira has issued a water boil advisory, it is important to follow the advisory and boil your water until the advisory has been officially lifted. Boiling your water will ensure that you are not at risk of becoming sick from contaminated water.

What is a water boil advisory?

A water boil advisory is a public health notice that is issued by Elmira or New York government when there is a potential risk of bacterial contamination in the water supply. The advisory recommends that residents boil their water before using it for drinking, cooking, or brushing teeth.

The advisory is usually issued in response to a specific event, such as a water main break, flooding, or a loss of water pressure that could allow bacteria to enter the system. Boiling water kills most types of bacteria and parasites that could cause illness, and is therefore recommended as a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of waterborne diseases.

How long will a water boil advisory last?

A water boil advisory can last for a few hours or several days depending on how quickly the cause of the contamination can be identified and remedied. Once the cause of the contamination has been addressed and the water has been tested and determined to be safe, the advisory can be lifted.

In some cases, a water boil advisory may last longer than a few days if the contamination is particularly severe, or if it takes time to implement and verify the effectiveness of the fix. If you have been issued a boil advisory, we recommend you follow the advice of local officials and to monitor local news and updates to determine when it will be lifted.

How can I monitor water quality in Elmira?

WaterZen makes information about Elmira Water Board more accessible, straightforward, and easy-to-understand. View Elmira Water Board information page or the water quality report for more details.