UPDATE: Water service restored to impacted buildings downtown - 25 News Now
UPDATE: Water service restored to impacted buildings downtown
UPDATE 3:18 P.M. - Illinois American Water says service has been restored to impacted downtown buildings - 22 in total.
Spokesperson Anna Kubas says those who were impacted are now under a boil order.
The boil order means people should bring their water a a rolling boil for five minutes before using it for drinking or cooking.
Water is OK for bathing, washing and other common uses.
Fixing the affected road will continue for several days.
PEORIA (25News Now) - A “major” water main break has closed the intersection of Adams and Liberty streets on all sides, according to the Peoria Emergency Communications Center.
In an alert, Illinois American Water says it will be around 8-12 hours to repair the break.
The area is under a boil order. Water service to 22 buildings is impacted.
Motorists should avoid the area if possible.
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