Boil water advisory for Chilhowie residents

A boil water advisory has been issued for Chilhowie residents due to main line break. The Virginia Department of Health in conjunction with the Smyth Co. Health Department, and Town of Chilhowie Water System are advising residents to use boiled tap water or bottled water for drinking and cooking purposes as a safety precaution. The water system has had a pressure loss due to a main line break. The areas affected by this notice are the following, West Lee Hwy, Sunset Dr., Skyview, Midnight Dr. and Dry Branch Road. Failure to follow this advisory could result in stomach or intestinal illness.