A boil order has been issued for certain Consolidated Public Water Supply District #1 customers in Howard County.

The boil advisory has been issued due to a leak that was detected by the Howard County Regional Water Commission. The advisory was issued immediately on Thursday, and will continue until 9 a.m. Saturday, April 12, unless otherwise notified. The residents affected include CPWSD #1 water customers located at Highway 5 and adjacent gravel roads north of New Franklin, customers located east of New Franklin on State P to Highway 240, as well as all customers in the Fayette Zip Code.

During the boil advisory, residents should boil water vigorously for three minutes prior to use and continue boiling all water that is to be used for cooking and drinking until notified that the boil advisory has been lifted. Water used for bathing does not need to be boiled.

Anyone with questions should contact CPWSD #1 at 660-848-2108.