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The water in Orange County is now safe to use, but not drinkable

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The water in Orange County is now safe to use, but not drinkable

Residents and businesses in eastern Orange County can now use tap water for bathing and laundry, but are under strict orders not to drink it. Although a petroleum odor is still noticeable in the water and neither the Rapidan Service Authority nor the Virginia Department of Health have determined the cause of the water contamination, […]

Orange County has to stop water use because of “strange taste”

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Orange County has to stop water use because of “strange taste”

Residents and businesses in eastern Orange County were asked to stop using water immediately. The Rapidan Service Authority says it is investigating possible contamination after customers reported a strange taste in the water and employees reported a petroleum smell in their water plant. The agency issued the warning at around 3:05 p.m. Wednesday to […]