UPDATE 3/16/16 @ 8:10 p.m.

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- A boil water advisory advisory that impacted nearly 19,000 people in the Huntington area has been lifted Wednesday evening, a West Virginia American Water spokesman says.

The boil advisory also has been lifted for Aqua Ohio users in parts of Lawrence County, Ohio.

The advisory was issued Tuesday, just after a 20-inch water main break along the 2300 block of 3rd Avenue in Huntington.

The break was repaired late Tuesday night, but the advisory remained in place until water officials could conduct testing to ensure the water met mandated standards.

UPDATE 3/16/16 @ 4:30 p.m.

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- West Virginia American Water says a boil water advisory impacting 19,000 customers in the Huntington area is still in place.

The advisory was issued Tuesday afternoon, following a 20-inch water main break along 3rd Avenue in Huntington.

It took crews several hours to repair the line.

Jordan says water samples were sent out for testing Tuesday evening. The advisory will remain in effect through Wednesday evening at the earliest.

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3/16/16 @ 9:15 a.m.

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- Crews with West Virginia American Water are still on the scene of a water main break that has 19,000 people operating under a precautionary boil water advisory.

The break was reported Tuesday afternoon is in front of the old ACF plant in the 2300 block of 3rd Avenue. The water flooded several streets in the area.

According to WVAWC, the damaged section of the 20-inch water main was replaced Tuesday evening. However, crews are still filling that main and then, they will have to perform flushing for much of the day before putting it back into full service.

Customers affected by this break are not experiencing water outages. However, the precautionary boil water advisory is still in effect for 19,000 people in the Huntington area. Aqua Ohio customers in Chesapeake and South Point are also under a boil water advisory.

WVAW took water samples from across the affected area Tuesday night and sent them to the company's state-certified lab for testing.

One lane of 3rd Avenue remains closed.

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UPDATE 3/15/16 @ 10:58 p.m.

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- A 20-inch water main has been fixed after a break Tuesday, according to West Virginia American Water.

The break happened just before noon Tuesday in the 2300 block of 3rd Avenue. It took crews more than an hour to get the water off.

Crews are on the scene filling dirt in the hole and will be back Wednesday to finish cleaning.

One lane will remain closed throughout the night.

WVAW says the boil water advisory is still in effect. It affects 19,000 customers in the Huntington area.

The advisory will remain in effect for at least 24 hours. WVAW says they have taken samples of the water to be tested.

Cabell County School Officials say all schools in the county will operate on a normal schedule Wednesday. They say bottled water will be provided to students and staff while the advisory is in place.

Jeff La Rue with Aqua Ohio says the company purchases water from the WVAW system. Due to this, Aqua Ohio customers in Chesapeake and South Point are also under a boil water advisory.

UPDATE 3/15/16 @ 7:12 p.m.

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- Crews continue to make repairs to a water main break that has left thousands under a boil advisory in Huntington, along with parts of Lawrence County, Ohio .

The break in the 20-inch water main happened just before noon Tuesday in the 2300 block of 3rd Avenue.

It took crews more than an hour to get the water off. WVAW estimates repairs will be made to the water main by 6 a.m. Wednesday.

Tuesday afternoon, a precautionary boil advisory was issued for 19,000 West Virginia American Water customers. There's no word how long the advisory will be in place.

Cabell County School Officials say all schools in the county will operate on a normal schedule Wednesday. They say bottled water will be provided to students and staff while the advisory is in place.

Jeff La Rue with Aqua Ohio says the company purchases water from the WVAW system. Due to this, Aqua Ohio customers in Chesapeake and South Point are also under a boil water advisory.

UPDATE 3/15/16 @ 3:45 p.m.

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- A boil water advisory has been issued for nearly the entire city of Huntington following a massive water main break.

The break is in front of the old ACF plant in the 2300 block of 3rd Avenue.

West Virginia American Water says the break involves a 20 inch main.

The break was reported shortly before noon Tuesday and it took crews more than an hour to get the water shut off.

The right two lanes of 3rd Avenue are closed and drivers are asked to avoid the area.

The advisory was issued around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday for 19,000 West Virginia American Water customers.

WVAW says the estimated repair time is 6 a.m. Wednesday.

Affected customers are asked to bring water used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, bathing, and food preparation to a full boil for a minimum of one minute, then cool before use.

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ORIGINAL STORY 3/15/16 @ 1:16 p.m.

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- Water is nearly two feet deep on parts of 3rd Avenue in Huntington following a massive water main break.

The break is in front of the old ACF plant in the 2300 block of 3rd Ave.

Two lanes of 3rd Avenue are closed in the area.

West Virginia American Water says the break involves a 20 inch main.

The break was reported shortly before noon Tuesday and it took crews more than an hour to get the water shut off.

There is no word when the repairs will be completed.

Anyone with property damage should call the West Virginia American Water Customer Service Center at 1-800-685-8660.

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