WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Department of Health said some customers of the Kent County Water Authority should boil their water before consuming it. RIDOH said that a water main break on Major Potter Road in Warwick could have caused a loss of water pressure, which increases the risk of contamination that can enter through cracks in the pipes. Affected customers are being contacted directly by Kent County Water Authority, and customers in the Spencer Hill and Stonebridge Crossing condominiums are not impacted. RIDOH said that customers on a boil water advisory, all water used for consumption should be boiled vigorously for at least one minute, and includes water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation. Infants and young children should not be bathed in this water because they may swallow it accidentally. Anyone else using this water for bathing or showering should be careful to avoid swallowing the water. RIDOH said that customers should continue to boil their water until KCWA repairs the water main break, increases the chlorine in the system (within safe levels), flushes the pipes, and collects one day of bacteria samples at each routine sampling location. A healthcare provider should be contacted if someone is on this water system and has diarrhea and any of the following symptoms: Fever over 101.5° F, measured orally; Blood in the stool; Prolonged vomiting that prevents keeping liquids down (which can lead to dehydration); Signs of dehydration, including a decrease in urination, a dry mouth and throat, and feeling dizzy when standing up; Diarrheal illness that lasts more than 3 days. Customers with questions can call KCWA at 401-821-9300 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Categories: News, Rhode Island