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Jefferson County
Tuesday September 16th, 2025 :: 09:16 a.m. CDT

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System Wide Boil Water Order for Northeast Water

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Northeast Mt. Vernon Water Company is issuing a precautionary boil water advisory due to low water pressure. Residents are urged to boil all water for at least five (5) minutes before using it for drinking, cooking, or food preparation. This step is necessary to protect public health.

This advisory will remain in place until all required testing has been completed and cleared under Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) regulations.

A follow-up announcement will be made when this advisory is lifted.

We appreciate our customers' cooperation and understanding as we work to ensure safe water service for all customers.

Issued by: Northeast Mt. Vernon Water Company (618) 242-8807

Instructions:

Residents are urged to boil all water for at least five (5) minutes before using it for drinking, cooking, or food preparation. This step is necessary to protect public health.

Address/Location
Jefferson County
100 S 10th St
Mount Vernon, IL 62864

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 618-244-8000

Alert Details

Severity:
Minor - Minimal to no known threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Utility, telecommunication, other non-transport infrastructure
Event:
Water Control Facilities

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