Water Main Break In Downtown Escanaba Leads To Boil Water Advisory

BOIL WATER ADVISORY – DUE TO MAIN BREAK NOTICE:
Escanaba residents living in the areas of the-

1000, 1100, 1200, and 1300 blocks of 3rd Avenue North

– 1500 3rd Avenue North

– 200 and 300 Blocks of North 14th Street

– 100, 200, and 300 Blocks of North 13th Street

– 1200 and 1300 Blocks of 1st Avenue North

– 1200 and 1300 Blocks of Ludington Street

– 440 North 10th Street

Be advised of a boil water advisory at the above addresses on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, until further notified.

You will experience an interruption of service/loss of water today. 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