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Boil water advisory in Butler after water main break

The Village of Butler is under a boil water advisory Thursday after a large water main break.

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Boil water advisory in Butler after water main break

The Village of Butler is under a boil water advisory Thursday after a large water main break.

The Village of Butler is under a boil water advisory Thursday after a large water main break. According to the city's clerk, the break happened early Thursday near Mid-City Plumbing at Custer Ave. & Park Dr. Officials said the village experienced a major drop in water pressure due to the break. During the boil water advisory, people should not use the water for cooking or drinking unless it has been boiled beforehand. The advisory is expected to last at least 24 hours while the city said it works to ensure the water is safe.
BUTLER, Wis. —

The Village of Butler is under a boil water advisory Thursday after a large water main break.

According to the city's clerk, the break happened early Thursday near Mid-City Plumbing at Custer Ave. & Park Dr.

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Officials said the village experienced a major drop in water pressure due to the break.

During the boil water advisory, people should not use the water for cooking or drinking unless it has been boiled beforehand.

The advisory is expected to last at least 24 hours while the city said it works to ensure the water is safe.

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