Danville Lifts Boil Water Advisory

City water system meets Virginia health standards after testing.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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The City of Danville has lifted a boil water advisory after laboratory testing confirmed the water system meets all Virginia Department of Health (VDH) safe drinking water standards. Customers can now resume normal water use, but the VDH recommends taking precautionary steps to flush plumbing systems.

Why it matters

Boil water advisories are issued when there are concerns about potential contamination of the public water supply, so lifting the advisory indicates the water is now safe for consumption. This is an important public health issue for Danville residents.

The details

The advisory was lifted after lab tests showed the water system meets VDH standards. As a precaution, the VDH recommends customers flush their plumbing by running outside taps, replacing water filters, regenerating water softeners, and running hot water to replace water in heaters.

  • The City of Danville lifted the boil water advisory on February 21, 2026.

The players

Virginia Department of Health (VDH)

The state agency responsible for ensuring the safety of public drinking water supplies in Virginia.

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The takeaway

This incident highlights the importance of public water system monitoring and the steps residents must take to ensure their home plumbing is flushed properly after a boil water advisory is lifted to fully restore safe drinking water.