Lab results received today by the West Virginia Department of Health from samples collected on Tuesday, January 27, have found no sign of transformer oil within the Wayne water distribution system. This includes the Ballards Farm area - the only distribution system location in which the oil was detected following the vandalism and transformer oil release at Appalachian Power’s East Lynn substation.
The results of additional testing conducted by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) earlier this week, expected shortly, will help inform when the Town of Wayne’s “Do Not Consume” order could be modified or lifted.
Lab results received today by DH are outlined in the table below.
Additionally, the Governor has approved funding to assist the Town of Wayne in retaining an engineering firm to evaluate the operational components of the facility and identify any needed upgrades or maintenance improvements.
Residents are encouraged to follow the ‘Do Not Consume’ order issued by the Town of Wayne on January 16.
Water distribution sites for the Town of Wayne are as follows:
● Wayne Town Hall: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily
● East Lynn Fire Department: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday and Friday
Shower and laundry services are as follows:
● Beside Wayne Town Hall
● East Lynn Fire Department
● Dunlow Community Center
● Wayne Charter House
Water buffaloes are available at both locations for residents to fill personal water jugs and containers.
*Please note, if needed, residents can allow their faucets to drip to prevent freeze damage to their plumbing.
