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Sunday’s rainfall caused salt, sand and chemicals to run into the Dan River, which made the water cloudy with sediment. It will take at least 48 hours for the advisory to be lifted.

Process: Fill a pot with a few inches of water and add a steamer basket. Set over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Add the eggs to the steamer basket and cook for 13 to 15 minutes.

The advisory is being issued by the City of Danville, Utilities. The notice is precautionary but it is necessary due to a loss of pressure in a large portion of the water distribution system.

Turn the eggs once halfway through to maintain an even boil. While not necessary, this simple step helps with cooking the egg ...

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The best method actually depends on the end texture that you prefer. Some tasters preferred creamy eggs, while others preferred fluffy, resulting in our two top picks. To create soft-scrambled eggs ...

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