Boil water notice set for residents in Congdon Park neighborhood

The City of Duluth has issued a boil water notice for residents in Congdon Park neighborhood. A release from the city stated that during a hydrant replacement on London Road, a portion of the water distribution piping was drained, unintentionally impacting some residents.

“Precautionary testing taken from hydrants upon re-activation of the system has indicated a concern where further flushing maintenance and testing will be performed,” said a representative from the city. “Residents are asked to boil drinking water until further notice.”

The impacted area is from the 3300 to 3800 blocks of Greysolon Road, Greysolon Place, East Superior Street, and 36th Avenue East from London Road to Superior Street.

A representative from the city said the necessary tests are being done to confirm the safety of drinking water in the area. Test results are expected over the weekend.

The following boiling guidance was provided by the city:

Bring all drinking/cooking water to a full, rolling boil, let it boil for one minute or longer, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, and food preparation until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in water.

Additional boil guidance can be found here.