There will be a scheduled water shut down of the Water System on Wednesday, May 17th, 2017. It will be from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. for new valves to be installed and allow for a smaller area to be shut-off in case of a water main break.
The affected areas will be S. Superior St. from Erie St. south to River St. and E. Erie St. from S. Superior St. east to Linden Ave.
Bacterial contamination may have occurred in the water system due to a drop of pressure. Steps are being taken to correct the situation.
In the meantime bring the water you intend to use to a boil, and let it boil for at least one minute and let it cool before using.
Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and preparing food.
Boiling the water kills bacteria and other organisms that may be in the water. Use boiled or bottled water until further notice.
The boil water advisory will remain in effect until results from tests show the water is safe to drink. The issue is expected to be fixed by May 20, 2017 but do not drink the water until the advisory has officially been lifted.
General guidelines on ways to lessen the risk of infection by microbes are available from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1(800) 426-4791.
