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City of East Chicago - ECTV
Friday June 30th, 2023 :: 03:36 p.m. CDT

Advisory

TEMP WATER SERVICE INTERRUPTION: Wed. July 5th. 8am-5pm 5500 Baring Ave. from Shell St/Roxana Ave. to Michigan St.

NOTICE OF TEMPORARY
WATER SERVICE INTERRUPTION
 
This notice is to inform you that your water services may be temporarily interrupted on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 between the hours of 8am and 5pm relating to emergency distribution water main and fire hydrant repairs within your area, as well as roadways in the vicinity may be partially affected to vehicular traffic.  The affected areas will include:  
 

  • 5500 Baring Avenue and Vicinity, from Shell Street/Roxana Avenue to Michigan Street
 
YOUR BLOCK MAY BE WITHOUT WATER SERVICE
FOR THE DURATION OF THIS EMERGENCY WORK
 
The City will provide updates should additional areas be affected and relating to this emergency work. Once installation work is completed, the water main will be flushed to remove any iron/rust deposits and entrapped air. Residents may experience some discoloration and air in their plumbing system. It is recommended that residents flush their internal plumbing systems by allowing the water to run for a few minutes until clear. 
 
The City apologizes for the inconvenience and asks for your cooperation.  Should you have any questions or require further information, please contact the East Chicago Water Department at your convenience at (219) 391-8469.
 
 
East Chicago Water Department
[email protected]
 

Address/Location
City of East Chicago - ECTV
4525 Indianapolis Blvd
East Chicago, IN 46312

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 219-391-8206

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