– Due to a water leak in the Skien west area, the water has been out for a period today, 18 March. When the water returns, we recommend boiling the drinking water until further notice is given, says the text message sent out by the municipality, writes Telemarksavisa.
– The water may be discolored after shutdown, it is written further.
The areas affected are mainly Skien west (Nenset and Kjørbekk), and in addition subscribers to Menstad, Bøle and Borgestad.
The cause of the boil warning is a water leak that has occurred in the water mains.
– There are thousands of households. Those who have not received the message are not affected, says unit manager for water and sewage in Skien municipality, Silje Nesheim Haugane.
The municipality surveys whether there is a need to release water to schools and institutions in the area.