An update from the Perry Water Works Department…
Water Works Superintendent Hank Schmidt tells Raccoon Valley Radio the precautionary boil water notice continues to be in effect for the southwest portion of the City of Perry. This includes the area west of West 4th Street and south of Willis Avenue, including Willis between West 4th Street and West 8th Street.
Schmidt says this impacts about 93 properties in the city. The department is continuing to flush the water lines and conduct samples. According to Schmidt the advisory is expected to last at least through Saturday, or when they are able to get clear and safe samples.
Residents in the impacted area are advised to bring water to a rolling boil for one minute before using it for drinking or cooking purposes.
The boil water notice went into effect Tuesday morning after a water main break at 5th Street and Willis Avenue. Though precautions were taken discolored water, air, debris and harmful microbes in the water are possible, which is why the precautionary notice was issued.
Raccoon Valley Radio will continue to bring you updates and let you know when the advisory has been lifted.