A water main break near 9039 West End Drive in the city of Portage led to an urgent boil water advisory for affected residents, as reported yesterday. The break necessitated the depressurization of the water main to allow repairs, prompting officials to take cautionary steps to ensure the safety and cleanliness of the water supply.
Residents located in the impact zone have been instructed to boil their tap water for at least one minute before using it for drinking, brushing teeth, or cooking. The boil water advisory stands as a preventive measure to protect against any contaminants that might have entered the system during the repair process. According to the City of Portage, the advisory will remain in place until the water system has been thoroughly flushed and bacteriological samples have been collected and confirmed safe.
While the inconvenience is temporary, the city is taking every necessary step to ensure that the water supply remains uncontaminated. The Department of Transportation & Utilities of the City of Portage has indicated that residents will be notified promptly once the advisory is lifted.
For inquiries related to the boil water advisory, the City of Portage Department of Transportation & Utilities can be reached at (269) 329-4422 during normal business hours from Monday to Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. For those needing assistance outside of these times, Veolia is available at (269) 324-9235.
