UPDATE: Water company lifts boil advisory

DEARBORN/OHIO/RIPLEY COUNTIES, IN — The boil advisory that was issued for Aberdeen Pate Water customers in Friendship, Bells Branch, and Farmers Retreat has been lifted.

The advisory was issued a few days ago because of a water main break.

Original story (June 15, 2022) — 

DEARBORN/OHIO/RIPLEY COUNTIES, IN — A boil advisory is in effect for Aberdeen-Pate water customers in Friendship, Bells Branch, and Farmers Retreat until further notice due to a water main break.

The affected area includes the Friendship Flea Market, NMLRA shooting range, the primitive camping area, and Hudson Old Mill Campground.

The break has been fixed but the water utility issued the advisory as a precaution.