UPDATE: The boil advisory has been lifted.

A boil advisory is in effect in Fayette due to a water main break.

Crew had to shut off water service due to the break. Since water pressure will drop below the standards required by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, the city is issuing an immediate boil advisory for all customers receiving water from the City of Fayette. The advisory is in effect until further notice.

Residents should take the following precautions while the advisory is in effect.

-Boil water vigorously for three minutes prior to use. Use only water that has been boiled for drinking, diluting fruit juices, and all other food preparation and brushing teeth.
-Dispose of ice cubes and do not use ice from a household automatic ice maker. Remake ice cubes with water that has been boiled.
-Disinfect dishes and other food contact surfaces by immersion for at least one minute in clean tap water that contains one teaspoon of unscented household bleach per gallon of water.
-Continue boiling all water that is to be used for cooking and drinking until notified that the boil advisory has been lifted.

Anyone with questions regarding the boil advisory should contact City Hall at 660-248-5246 and/or the Utility Office at 248-2214.