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
