In a recent government meeting, officials provided an update on the water situation in Christiansburg, where a boil water notice was lifted for certain areas of the county and town. The water treatment plant has been producing clean water since last Tuesday, meeting all safety standards. The release of the boil notice was made possible through a systematic flushing of the water systems, which involved collaboration between the town, the Public Service Authority, and Virginia Tech.

The process of flushing and sanitizing the water tanks is rigorous, requiring approximately 74 hours for sanitation and testing. Officials reported that the low-pressure water system has been completed, while work continues on the high-pressure system. The final tank is undergoing testing, and once it passes, the boil notice will be fully lifted.

Town staff have been working around the clock since the issue arose, ensuring effective communication and management of the situation. A task force was established to coordinate efforts, similar to the approach taken during the COVID-19 pandemic. Updates on the water status will be communicated through social media and the county's GIS website, which features a map of areas where the boil notice has been lifted.

Additionally, residents will be provided with guidelines from the Virginia Department of Health on how to properly flush their home water systems once the notice is lifted.

In other meeting discussions, officials announced a community meeting scheduled for October 16 at St. Luke and Odd Fellows Hall. This meeting aims to gather public input on the structural assessment and future plans for the building, which has been under review for nearly a year. The goal is to finalize a capital improvement proposal for the upcoming fiscal year.