Temporary boil water advisory issued for part of Elkhart, starting Wednesday

ELKHART, Ind. -- The City of Ekhart announced a temporary boil water advisory will go into effect on Wednesday for the repair of a water main valve.

The advisory is expected to be in effect until Friday, but the advisory will remain until the city issues a statement it's been lifted.

The repair work will result in a loss of water pressure in the affected area as well.

Customers in the affected area will also be without water between around 8 a.m. to noon.

City of Elkhart

The affected area is shown in the image above, and is described as:

• W. Lexington Avenue from Main Street to Lexington Street Bridge
• N. 5th Street from W. Lexington Avenue to Jefferson Street
• Moody Avenue from N. 6th Street to N. 5th Street
• S. 4th Street from W. Lexington Avenue to W. High Street
• S. 3rd Street from W. Lexington Avenue to W. High Street
• S. 2nd Street from W. Jackson Boulevard to W. Lexington Avenue

Water from the municipal water system should be boiled for three minutes before use.

For health-related questions and concerns, seek medical advice from your health care provider or Elkhart County Health Department.

Restaurants in the affected area may contact the Elkhart County Health Department at (574) 875-3391.

For other questions on the temporary boil water advisory, contact the Public Works Administrative Office at (574)293-2572.