Water main failure places City of Murray under boil water order - WPSD Local 6

Water main failure places City of Murray under boil water order | <span class="tnt-section-tag no-link">News</span> | WPSD Local 6

Water used for drinking or cooking purposes should be brought to a rolling boil for 5-7 minutes before use.

MURRAY, KY — The Murray Water System has issued a boil water order for a portion of the city due to a water main failure.

The order was immediately put into effect for customers along Highway 121 South, from Old Murray Paris Road, continuing to the end of the line.

The order includes Applewood Road, Meadow Green Circle, Greenview Drive, Locust Grove Road, Ginger Drive, Summerfield Drive, Dunlap Drive, Neale Trail, Mint Drive, Arbor Drive, Lynwood, Grackle Lane, Aster Drive, Countryside Drive, Chickadee Drive, Old Salem Road, Cherry Corner Road, Hicks Cemetery Road, Century Drive, Fox Road, and Dodd Road.

According to a news release from the City of Murray, customers in this area should immediately start boiling all drinking water taken from the public water system. This includes water for drinking, making ice cubes, washing food, brushing teeth, or any other activity involving the consumption of water.

The water should be brought to a full, rolling boil for at least 5 minutes to make sure it’s safe for consumption. The boiled water can be stored at room temperature or refrigerated in a closed container until needed.

The order will remain in effect until further notice. Customers will be notified by the Murray Water System when the order is lifted.