The City of St. Louis Water Division has announced the lifting of the precautionary boil water advisory that was in place for parts of South City. As of 12:15 a.m. today, it's officially safe again to drink the water without boiling it first. The original advisory was issued due to a significant drop in water pressure stemming from a 20-inch broken water main. Neighborhoods on The Hill, within Southwest Garden, and North Hampton, previously advised to boil water, can now use tap water normally.
The boil water advisory came to an end after the Water Division ran multiple tests on the water samples from the areas affected. Their findings confirmed that the water is safe for consumption and not contaminated. In a statement by the City Water Division, they noted that they have "not detected any contamination to the water supply" and that the precautionary measures were taken solely out of an abundance of caution. Residents and businesses found within the boundaries of Hampton Ave., Interstate 44, Macklind Ave., Brannon Ave., and Fyler Ave., are to no longer strictly follow the advisory, as per the City of St. Louis.
When the initial advisory was declared, due to the low water pressure, the Water Division advised the community to boil any water used for drinking, cooking, and brushing teeth. The advisory was a protective action meant to ensure public safety while the Water Division assessed the condition of the water supply. As per the St. Louis Water Division's routine safety protocol, the water has been thoroughly tested to safely declare it uncontaminated.
Following the announcement of the lifted advisory, the St. Louis Water Division assures their customers that they will continue to closely monitor the water quality across all neighborhoods. They have shared on their website that water samples are regularly analyzed to ensure the community's access to safe drinking water. The advisory and subsequent clearance of the advisory have been made public through the division's official communication channels. For additional updates and information, residents are encouraged to keep an eye on the City Water Division's announcements.
