UPDATE: AS OF 3:15 P.M. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, THE BOIL ADVISORY HAS BEEN LIFTED.
A specific area of a city in Pettis County has been placed under a boil advisory.
According to a news release, the city of Sedalia has issued a boil-water advisory for the area between South Grand and South Ingram Avenues from 16th to 32nd Streets.
The Water Division is advising residents to boil water following an incident during installation of a new water service. It became necessary to shut off a primary water main to the city, which resulted in sediment dispersing through the main and being observed as “cloudy” water by customers in the affected area.
The boil advisory is in effect until further notice.
The Water Division will be sampling water and analyzing results. A news release will be issued when the boil advisory is lifted in this area.
It is recommended customers that observe “cloudy” water flush their water lines by operating external hydrants or flow water through their bathtubs.
Any customer who notices “cloudy” water should report it to the Sedalia Water Department at (660) 826-1236.