The Loudoun County Health Department has issued a statement regarding the loss of municipal water supply in South Riding and other areas.

Food establishments without customary levels of available water shall remain closed until normal quantities of water become available for use.

Although food establishments are not required to close if they are able to find sufficient quantities of potable bottled or other temporary water, the Health Department recommends that they remain closed until normal quantities of permanent (municipal) water resumes.

Additionally, the Health Department recommends that:

* Establishments with public restroom facilities remain closed until normal quantities of water are available.

* Once municipal water service returns to affected areas, water should be boiled until further notice.