Danville Utilities Director Provides Update on Boil Water Advisory

Residents advised to boil water or use bottled water until further notice

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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The City of Danville, Virginia is still under a Boil Water Advisory, according to Danville Utilities Director Jason Gray. Gray spoke to River City TV about the situation, advising residents to boil or use bottled water for drinking, beverage and food preparation, and making ice until the advisory is lifted.

Why it matters

Boil water advisories are issued when there are concerns about the safety of the municipal water supply, often due to potential contamination. Failure to follow these advisories can result in serious health issues, so it's critical that residents take the necessary precautions.

The details

Gray says Danville Utilities has ramped up efforts to improve water quality as quickly as possible. The water has to meet two good samples in all pressure zones 24 hours apart before the Virginia Department of Health can lift the advisory. The earliest the advisory could be lifted is sometime on Thursday.

  • The Boil Water Advisory has been in effect since February 17, 2026.
  • The earliest the advisory could be lifted is Thursday.

The players

Jason Gray

The Danville Utilities Director who provided the update on the Boil Water Advisory.

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What they’re saying

“Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, beverage and food preparation, and making ice until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water.”

— Jason Gray, Danville Utilities Director (River City TV)

“The water has to meet two good samples in all pressure zones 24 hours apart before the Virginia Department of Health can lift the advisory. The earliest the advisory could be lifted is sometime on Thursday.”

— Jason Gray, Danville Utilities Director (River City TV)

What’s next

The Virginia Department of Health will need to approve lifting the Boil Water Advisory once Danville Utilities can demonstrate the water meets safety standards.

The takeaway

Residents of Danville must continue boiling or using bottled water for drinking, cooking, and other household uses until the Boil Water Advisory is officially lifted, in order to avoid potential health risks from contaminated tap water.