GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- Although the City of Grand Rapids has completed repairs to the water main that ruptured the other day, a Boil Water Advisory remains in effect for the area generally east of U.S-131 and north of Hall Street.
The city says water pressure has been restored, but it will take another day or so to flush the system and take water samples before the advisory can be lifted.
Meanwhile, residents will be provided one case of water per vehicle from a distribution point at 1635 Leonard Street Northeast, courtesy of SpartanNash while supplies last. That is between Ball and Plymouth avenues.
The City of Grand Rapids is hosting the water distributed. It issued the following news release:
Affected residents will be provided one (1) case of water per vehicle, courtesy of SpartanNash, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., 19 March, 2024 while supplies last.
Drivers are asked to access the distribution point at 1635 Leonard St. NE. Traffic patterns in the area will be adjusted to accommodate the distribution so please be patient and follow staff instructions and temporary signs.
On 17 March, the City of Grand Rapids issued a formal Boil Water Advisory for the area generally bounded East of US 131 and North of Hall Street. Visit our website to view a map of the specific boundaries. www.grandrapidsmi.gov/Boil-Water-Advisory-Updates
The notice is required due to a water main break in the vicinity of Leonard St. NE and Union Ave. NE.
Crews have completed repairs and water pressure has been restored. A typical Boil Water Advisory lasts 3-4 days as we flush the system and sample according to State and Federal requirements once the main break is fixed. Another notification will be distributed when the advisory is lifted.
Please visit the CDC link below for information regarding dos and don’ts for keeping you and your family safe during a Boil Water Advisory.
www.cdc.gov/healthywater/emergency/drinking/drinking-water-advisories/boil-water-advisory.html
If you are in the affected area, DO NOT drink tap water without boiling it first. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation until further notice. Bring all water to a boil, let it boil for one minute, and allow to cool before using. Boiling kills bacteria and other harmful organisms in the water. If you have further questions, or need to report a water/sewer emergency, please contact customer service by dialing 616-456-3000, or dial 3-1-1 if you are within the city limits.
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