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Boil order issued for Quincy residents west of 8th Street

WGEM · last updated

EDITOR’S NOTE: A previous version of this story stated all Quincy residents were under a boil order, the City of Quincy sent an updated boil order effecting only residents west of 8th Street.

QUINCY (WGEM) — City of Quincy Water Department officials announced an emergency boil order for water customers west of 8th Street.

City officials reported the boil order is due to a major water main break.

City officials stated that power is working and that water service is being restored. They advised all customers to boil their water for drinking, cooking, and food preparation for five minutes.

The boil order will remain in effect until the water tests safe for consumption.

Quincy city officials stated they will share updates through the City of Quincy’s website, social media, and local media outlets.

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