Residents in parts of the Timberidge and Hermitage subdivisions should brace for a temporary disruption in their water service next week. The City of St. Peters Utilities Department has announced a controlled water outage scheduled for next Tuesday. This measure, weather permitting, is necessary for repairs to the water main system in these areas. Service will be interrupted starting at 7 a.m. and is anticipated to resume by 5 p.m. the same day.
Affecting homes with thirsty faucets and silent pipes, the outage is expected to impact residents' daily routine, as indicated by the City of St. Peters official notice. A map detailing the exact homes facing the outage is available for those interested, and the city promises to reach out with an update once the taps can once again flow freely. They encourage residents to stay informed by visiting their website or using the StPetersMO mobile app.
While the officials do not anticipate the need for a boil order post-restoration, they maintain that customers may opt to boil their water as a precaution. Adding, the department will undertake water quality sampling following the repair, with results to be expected approximately 24 hours later.
Upon resumption of service, it's possible that residents experiencing water might find it discolored because of the changes in pressure. To clear out potential contaminants, residents should flush their internal plumbing lines. This can be done by running the largest faucet without a screen—like those found in a bathtub or an outside spigot—for about five minutes or until the water runs clear. Advising residents, service officials stated, "Use a gentle water flow when flushing, the faucet should not be opened all the way," as per the City of St. Peters.
