Effective Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 during construction a water line was damaged creating an emergency water shut off from the Catholic Church on 7th Street up to and including the Great River Care Center & Assisted Living. Other areas affected include the 700 block of Ann Street, Buell Ave, Garnavillo Ave, West Main Street, West Spring Street, and Tanglewood Dr.
The repairs have been made and due to potential bacterial contamination a boil advisory is recommended for the affected area. We encourage you to watch for community notifications, Facebook updates and listen to WQPC and FM100 for radio notice updates.
It is being recommended that these residents and businesses boil the water before using for drinking or cooking or an alternative source be used. IT IS RECOMMENDED NOT TO DRINK THE WATER WITHOUT BOILING IT FIRST. Bring all water to a boil, let it boil for one minute, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, and food preparation until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water. The water may be used for bathing and other similar purposes. We are also recommending holding off on doing any white loads of wash until your water is clear. It is recommended to run the first water from the faucet that does not have an aerator screen, such as a bathtub or hose spicket. Open the faucet slowly to allow the air to escape. Once the water is flowing, allow the faucet to run until it is clear. The water may be cloudy or discolored at first due to air in the water or particles that dislodge as the pipes fill with water. If water is cloudy throughout the house and does not clear after allowing the water to run for several minutes, contact MMU at 563-873-2258.
General guidelines on ways to lessen the risk of infection by microbes are available from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791. This advisory is a precaution until bacterial sample results are available. You will be notified when the results are available and the advisory order has been lifted.
This notice is being sent to you by MMU Water Department.