Feb. 12—A boil water notice has been issued for several islands in Casco Bay, including Peaks, after a water main break on Little Diamond Island affected water service on Wednesday.

Portland Water District began receiving reports at 6:15 a.m. of low water pressure affecting Great Diamond, Little Diamond, Peaks and Cushing islands, said water district spokesperson Michelle Clements. By 9:30 a.m., crews had identified the water main break on Rockledge Avenue on Little Diamond.

A precautionary boil water notice was issued at noon for all of Peaks, Little Diamond, Great Diamond, House and Cushing islands. Consumers should boil water for 1 minute at a rolling boil before drinking, washing food, making ice cubes, brushing teeth or any other activity involving consumption, the notice said.

The boil water order will be in effect until further notice. Water samples will be collected and results available on Thursday, according to the water district.

The water district is mobilizing fields crews and a response plan to restore service, Clements said. An estimated restoration time was not available early Wednesday afternoon.

Jessica Grondin, spokesperson for the city of Portland, said crews from the Department of Public Works are assisting the water district, but it's unclear how soon repairs can be made because getting equipment to the island is dependent on tides.

This story will be updated.

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