City of West Plains under boil water order

WEST PLAINS, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) -The City of West Plains has issued a city-wide boil water order Saturday night.

According to West Plains officials, the order was directed by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR). This order is being put in place due to high turbidity levels in the unfinished water.

Until further notice, all residents should boil water for at least three minutes before using it for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, or preparing infant formula.

West Plains water crews are actively working to resolve the issue and will provide updates as soon as conditions return to normal and the boil order can be lifted.

If you have questions, you are asked to contact the City of West Plains Utilities.

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