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In Sidell, Illinois, authorities are conducting water tests following a series of water main breaks that prompted a boil order earlier this week.
The advisory, which was issued Monday morning, affected the entire village, including local businesses such as bars and restaurants, as well as residential homes. Residents were required to boil their water before use as a precautionary measure. In response to the situation, village officials worked tirelessly through the night to address and repair the breaks. According to Sidell’s Water Superintendent, efforts to test the water began on Tuesday to ensure its safety.
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SIDELL, Ill. (WCIA)— Water is being tested in Sidell after several water main breaks caused a boil order on Monday.
The boil order was issued Monday morning. From that time on, the entire village — including its bars, restaurants, and homes — had to boil its water. The village worked to fix the breaks all night long, and the Water Superintendent of Sidell said they tested the water on Tuesday.
Village officials added that the samples were taken throughout the day until the water towers could be re-filled. Testing continued to happen when the leaks were filled, making sure it was safe. According to the Water Superintendent there are no more leaks, and the water is continuously being tested. The boil order is expected to be lifted on Wednesday.
Until the boil order is lifted, residents are asked to boil all water for five minutes before drinking it, making ice cubes, washing food, brushing teeth or in any activity that involves consuming the water.
