Boil Water Advisory Issued In Northtown Escanaba Neighborhood

The CIty of Escanaba has issued a Boil Water Advisory for people living in several blocks on the city’s north side.

This is due to ongoing construction in the area. People affected should have received a “red” door hanger Wednesday warning of possible unsafe water.

This is for residents living in the following areas: 1200, 1300, 1400, 1500, and 1600 Blocks of North 16th Street, as well as one home on 14th Avenue North (address 1601), and one home on 13th Avenue North (1601).

This advisory is in effcet, until further notice.

The notice from the city is as follows:

Due to the possibility of unsafe water, you are directed to start BOILING ALL DRINKING WATER taken from the public water system as per the notification given above. This includes water for drinking, making ice cubes, washing foods, brushing teeth, or any other activity involving the consumption of water.

It is advised to boil water per these instructions: Bring tap water to a solid boil, once the water is steadily boiling, continue to boil for five full minutes, allow it to cool, and store in a container. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking until further notice.

Once work is complete, mains will be flushed, water tested for bacteriological analysis, and each affected resident will be notified with a “green” door hanger once safe to drink. Once service is restored, if water still remains discolored after 20-30 minutes, please contact the Water Department.

For any questions or concerns, please contact the City of Escanaba Water Department at 906.786.3291.