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Large water-main break leads to cautionary boil order in East Moline

KWQC · last updated

EAST MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) — Some East Moline residents are under a cautionary boil order as crews work to repair a water-main break.

A large water main broke at about 11:30 a.m. Monday on 12th Avenue. Officials said 12th Avenue between 7th and 10th streets is closed as crews make repairs.

Some East Moline residents may experience a temporary loss or fluctuation of water pressure, officials said.

Residents in the areas of 1st through 12th avenues and 6th through 9th streets are under a cautionary boil order. Officials said residents should boil any water used for drinking, cooking or making baby formula for five minutes.

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