Precautionary Systemwide Boil Water Notice
February 16, 2026
Bay Street Water Main Break Repaired
DPW crews completed the repair on Bay Street at approximately 6:00am this morning and are working with the Chief Water Operator to fill water storage tanks and restore service through out the system. There will be a Precautionary Boil Water Order in effect until further notice.
Due to low water pressure encountered during emergency repairs there is a possibility that your drinking water may have become contaminated. The St. Johnsbury Water System is issuing a PRECAUTIONARY Boil Water Notice for all water system users effective immediately and until further notice.
To view the entire notice please click here.
Household Hazardous Waste Days 2026 Collection Events The Town of St. Johnsbury partners with the Town of Burke to offer four Household Hazardous Waste Days. See below for dates and information. St. Johnsbury: Saturday, May 16th and Saturday, September 26th. Burke: Saturday, July 18th, and Saturday, October 17th. All events will be open from 8:30-9 for CEGs* and 9-1 for St.J and Burke residents. *CEGs are Conditionally Exempt small Quantity Generators. These are businesses that generate ~220 pounds of HHW or less per month and generate 2.2 pounds or less of acutely hazardous waste per month. For more information, please visit: https://stjrecycles.com/hazardous-waste/location-and-date-listing/
