Village of Saranac Lake Issues Boil Water Order for Bloomingdale Avenue and Depot Street
A Partial Boil Water Order issued May 20 remains in effect for Bloomingdale Avenue from Broadway to Church Street and the entire length of Depot Street. A water main break is the cause.
The Village of Saranac Lake issued a Partial Boil Water Order on May 20, 2026 affecting residents and businesses on Bloomingdale Avenue from Broadway to Church Street, and the entire length of Depot Street. The order remains in effect as of Friday morning.
The order was issued under Section 1107 of the New York State Public Health Law and applies to Saranac Lake Village Public Water System PWS 1600011. The cause is a water main break.
What You Need to Do
If your address is on Bloomingdale Avenue between Broadway and Church Street, or anywhere on Depot Street, you must boil all water used for drinking, making ice, preparing food, brushing teeth, or any other culinary purpose before use.
Bring water to a rolling boil for at least one minute before using it. Let it cool before drinking. Bottled water is a safe alternative.
Who to Contact
For water and sewer emergencies during business hours (Monday through Friday, 7am to 3pm), call the DPW at 518-891-4160 or the Water and Sewer division at 518-891-3037. After hours, contact the Saranac Lake Fire Department at 518-891-2333.
The Village will issue a notice when the order is lifted. Until then, assume the order is still in effect. Check saranaclakeny.gov for updates.