Some central Iowa residents under a water boil advisory after waterline damaged
Several dozen central Iowa residents are being advised not to consume their tap water for the time being.According to the city of Grimes, a waterline at South Prairie Elementary School was damaged on Wednesday. The damage affects the drinking water at the elementary school, the nearby fire department and an apartment complex on South James Street.The addresses affected are 200 S. James St., 240 S. James St. and 500 S. James St. The city advises individuals at these addresses to not consume their tap water and either boil the water first or use bottled water.The city says showering and washing hands is still safe.» Subscribe to KCCI’s YouTube page» Download the free KCCI app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play
Several dozen central Iowa residents are being advised not to consume their tap water for the time being.
According to the city of Grimes, a waterline at South Prairie Elementary School was damaged on Wednesday. The damage affects the drinking water at the elementary school, the nearby fire department and an apartment complex on South James Street.
The addresses affected are 200 S. James St., 240 S. James St. and 500 S. James St. The city advises individuals at these addresses to not consume their tap water and either boil the water first or use bottled water.
The city says showering and washing hands is still safe.
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