A water main break in Mound City has forced the shut down of that water main and forced the city to issue a boil order which will remain in effect until June 11th.
Mound City officials says work to repair the water main will affect 6th Street to Nebraska Street and South; all of Route E, and State Street.
Areas affected could experience low or no water service.
Mound City has issued the follow advisory:
1. Boil water vigorously for three minutes prior to use. Use only boiled water for drinking, brushing teeth, diluting fruit juices and all other food preparations or consumption.
2. Dispose of ice cubes and do not use ice from a household automatic icemaker. Remake ice cubes with water that has been boiled.
3. Disinfect dishes and other food contact surfaces by immersion for at least one minute in clean tap water that contains one teaspoon of unscented household bleach per gallon of water.
4. Water used for bathing does not generally need to be boiled. Supervision of children is necessary while bathing or using backyard pools so water is not ingested. Persons with cuts or severe rashes may wish to consult their physicians.
NOTE: LET WATER COOL SUFFICIENTLY BEFORE DRINKING.
The boil advisory will remain in effect until the June 11, 2020. You will be advised by notice posted on your door if the boil advisory is EXTENDED beyond June 11, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. For more information call Randy Crowley @ 442-5811 or City Hall @ 442-3447.