Water main break leads to boil water advisory in Springfield neighborhood

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Springfield’s City Utilities issued a boil water advisory for a neighborhood impacted by a water main break on Thursday.

The water main break happened in the morning near North Golden and West Kearney. Crews fixed the break around 8 a.m. The city must complete tests of the water to ensure its safety.

These customers should observe the following directions:

• 1. Boil water vigorously for three minutes before use. Use only boiled water for drinking, diluting fruit juices, and all other food preparations.
• 2. Dispose of ice cubes, and do not use ice from a household automatic icemaker. Remake ice cubes with boiled water.
• 3. Disinfect dishes and other food-contact surfaces by immersing them for at least one minute in clean tap water containing one teaspoon of unscented household bleach per gallon.
• 4. Water used for bathing does not need to be boiled. However, children must be supervised while bathing to prevent ingesting the water. Persons with cuts or severe rashes may want to consult their physician before bathing.

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