A boil water warning remains in effect for parts of Jefferson County

Following a major water pipe burst in Jefferson County, Birmingham Water Works continues to help the community as the boil water warning remains in effect. The warning was introduced as a precautionary measure due to the size of the water main burst. During a press conference on Monday at 1 p.m., BWW stated that it would continue for at least 24 to 36 hours. According to BWW, more than 10,000 boxes of water had been distributed at this time. Birmingham Water Works ordered a major main shutdown Friday evening, affecting more than 10,000 people in northwest Jefferson County. Johnny Howze, a Forestdale resident, said: “It was kind of frustrating because my doctor said I had to drink three bottles of water every morning and you had to boil it and then let it cool. And that’s frustrating.” Michael Johnson is general manager at Waterworks Birmingham. He said: “This particular pipe was made of cast iron and with a cast iron pipe sometimes if it breaks it can burst like your windscreen. And that was the case in this case.”> > PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Boil Water Advisory remains in effect after major water pipe burst in Jefferson County. The rupture occurred at the western filtration plant in the Pratt City neighborhood of Birmingham. According to them, the list of affected areas includes the following areas: Forestdale, Sandusky, Pratt City, Lewisburg, Coalburg, Mineral Springs, Pinkney City, Hayes Highland, Greenleaf Heights, Smithfield Estates, Zion Heights, Westwood, Union Grove, Hillview, Adamsville, Fultondale, US Highway 78, Cherry Avenue, Tomahawk Drive, The list also includes roads bordering these areas: Pratt Highway, Dugan Highway, Hibernian Street, Coalburg Road, Heflin Avenue, Walker Chapel Road, Bro okside Coalburg Road> > PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Bottled water distribution changed Sunday after a water service disruption in northwest Jefferson County. The bottled water distribution will take place on May 13 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the following locations: Walmart, 2473 Hackworth Road in Adamsville, West Jefferson Baptist Church, 4901 Freewill Road QuintonFire Station #18, 200 Dugan Ave. in BirminghamOn May 14th, water will be distributed at the Adamsville Walmart on Hackworth Road until noon. During the Boil Water Alert, the board is asking customers to boil water at least three times, allow it to cool for a few minutes before using it for cooking or drinking, or use bottled water instead.Video below: Full press conferenceEveryone Anyone with questions about the Boil Water Alert can call BWW at 205-244-4000.