Illinois American Water issues boil order

 

[November 25, 2018] 

LINCOLN 

This is an emergency call from Illinois American Water.

Illinois American Water has issued a boil water order for all our customers in the Lincoln District, effective immediately.
The boil order is due a power outage at our water treatment plant that has caused decreased water pressures throughout the water distribution system.

Customers should bring their tap water to a rolling boil for five minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. Water is OK for bathing, washing, or other common uses.

The boil order is expected be remain in effect for approximately 36 hours while a series of water quality tests are conducted throughout the Lincoln District water system.

Customers in the Lincoln District should continue to conserve water usage until further notice.

Thank you.

[Illinois American Water]

Post Script:  Order was issued at approximately 9:30 p.m. Sunday, November 25th and is in effect for 36 hours from that date and time.