Politics & Government

St. Charles, St. Peters Issue Boil Order

Cities are also under mandatory water conservation order.

A precautionary water boil order was issued for residents and business owners in St. Charles and St. Peters until further notice, according to the cities' websites

A water main break on the main feeder line that supplies water to St. Charles and St. Peters from the city of St. Louis is causing low water pressure and is the reason for the boil, according to the city of St. Peters. 

Water crews from St. Charles and St. Peters are involved in repairing the damaged section of water main Friday and Saturday. 

Additionally, the cities have issued a mandatory water conservation order. Water is only to be used for essential purposes until further notice for both commercial and residential users.
Non-essential purposes include lawn sprinklers, washing cars, filing pools or other recreational uses. 

The conservation order will be enforced until the supply line has been restored. 

The public water system is under a precautionary water boil advisory. The public is advised to: 

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 preparation or consumption. Use of bottled water may be a feasible, though relatively expensive, alternative to boiling tap water when under a boil water order.

2. Do not use ice from a household automatic icemaker or use any ice made with unboiled water from this system. Remake ice cubes with water that has been boiled or buy ice.

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. Let water cool sufficiently before drinking.

Water used for hand-washing or 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.


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