The city of Staunton regained water service but remained under a boil-water advisory this weekend after a water main on Stocker Street burst Thursday night.

All 10 of the city's water distribution system's zones had full pressure restored as of Saturday morning, but water sampling and testing is still necessary before the advisory can be lifted. Local News

All of Staunton under a boil-water advisory after main bursts

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The reduction in water pressure after pipe's burst can expose a water supply to the threat of bacteria, especially E. coli. The consumption of E. coli, present in human and animal waste, can cause severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, fever, nausea and vomiting.

Water sampling tests for both bacteria as well residual chlorine, and this testing must be

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