Residents of several South City neighborhoods may want to break out the pots and kettles—there's a precautionary boil water advisory in effect. The advisory zones include The Hill, Southwest Garden, and North Hampton; all situated within the boundaries of Hampton Ave., Interstate 44, Macklind Ave., Brannon Ave., and Fyler Ave. This action comes as a result of low water pressure caused by a busted 20-inch water main, according to an announcement from the City of St. Louis' Water Division.
The breakage triggers precaution in a city all too familiar with infrastructure woes. Until further notice, locals are asked to boil their water before using it for drinking, cooking, or brushing teeth. Though no contamination has been found in an the water supply, the advisory remains as a safeguard measure. For those counting the hours, test results are expected about 24 hours from the advisory issuance.
The Water Division, tasked with returning normalcy, mentions that they will be analyzing water samples diligently and will inform the communities as soon as the advisory has been lifted.
