Boil water order in place for parts of University City, Overland, Olivette

First Alert 4 · last updated June 8, 2026 – 5:51 PM

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) — A boil water order in place for parts of Overland, Olivette and University City was lifted on Monday morning.

According to American Water, the boil order was issued after a water main break at 1:45 p.m.

As of 6:30 a.m. on Monday, the order has been lifted. American Water said water samples tested from the area confirm that the water met all regulatory standards for drinking water.

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