EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. — A boil water order issued by the City of Edwardsville on Friday was lifted Sunday afternoon.
City of Edwardsville officials told residents to expect an update Sunday via the city's social media pages, and before 3 p.m. Sunday, City officials sent out a release lifting the boil water order.
"The boil order that was issued Friday for sections of Edwardsville to the west
of SIUE has been lifted," the release said. "Residents can resume normal use of their water service."
The order was made after a brief power outage Friday afternoon that impacted the city water treatment plant and nearby areas.
According to a Facebook post from the city, operational changes and checks were required because the power outage. The outage may have caused some discoloration for areas not impacted by the boil order.
Public Works employees flushed hydrants to address the issue Saturday, Oct. 22.
The boil order was in effect west of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The nearby apartment complexes Parc at 720 and the Reserve were included in this boil order.
In addition, the properties on Sand Road, the Lakeview Commerce Center and Gateway Commerce Center Drive east of Interstate 255 were also under this boil order.
The city said the boil order does not include SIUE or properties on Bohm School Road, Tiger Road or Melon Lane.
“While this boil order is in place, residents and businesses affected should boil any tap water for 5 to 7 minutes that will be used for drinking or cooking,” the city said.
The city said if you continue to experience cloudy or discolored water, please flush your water service line by turning on the cold water for 15 minutes or until it clears.
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