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Boil order still in effect for some Quincy residents

WGEM · last updated

QUINCY (WGEM) — City officials reported on Thursday that the boil order issued for some Quincy residents is still in effect.

The boil order remains in effect for the following areas:

  • Lexington Avenue
  • Stadium Drive
  • Maine Street (from Stadium Drive to 48th Street)

Officials are advising residents in the east side of town to keep conserving water until the system fully recovers.

They said they are hopeful for full restoration by Saturday.

The boil order and water conservation requests were issued after a water main break near the riverfront on Tuesday.

City officials said repairs were completed around 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday.

For questions, call 217-228-4537.

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