In Hinesburg after the crews have fixed several leaks

Hinesburg, Vt. –

A cooking water message was lifted for the residents of the Sunset Lake Co-OP in Hinesburg after days without drinking water.

The residents of the small community had for days without complete water service after several leaks were created in the community in the early this month.

A message from the fire brigade in Hinesburg confirmed on Thursday that water had been tested and was now safely drinking and used in normal capacity.

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Previously, the Hincott Nadeau fire chief had reached an update on the ongoing situation on Monday evening that the water services were restored to the residents on this day was a cooking water message in force until the tests could confirm that the water was safe to drink.

Those who live in the cooperative had been without water for days after a series of Lecks had been found on Tuesday. The nearby Champlain Valley Union High School was opened for those who needed drinking water during this time.