Precautionary Boil Order In Effect For Far East Joliet

Press release from the City of Joliet:

The Department of Public Utilities’ laboratory has processed the water samples collected this morning from the far east subdivisions impacted by yesterday’s water outage. Following an 18 hour incubation period, samples will be analyzed at 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 to confirm water quality.

Assuming all water quality parameters are met, the precautionary boil order will be lifted shortly thereafter. Residents will be notified when the boil order has been lifted via media release, Everbridge, social media and the City’s website. Until that occurs, the precautionary boil order will be in effect.

For a list of frequently asked questions regarding boil orders please visit www.joliet.gov/boilorders. At this time, Public Utilities staff have confirmed that system pressure has been restored and there are no customers without water. If you are without water, please call the Utilities Department at 815-724-4220 immediately

This press release was produced by the City of Joliet. The views expressed here are the author’s own.