The City of Bellefontaine Water Department has issued a boil water advisory for residents in the 1000 block of Garfield Avenue, specifically Lots 61–70 and Lots 83–92, according to city officials.
Residents are advised to boil all water for at least three minutes before using it for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, or any other consumption purposes.
If the water appears discolored or cloudy, it should be run until it becomes clear.
Water samples will be collected over the next 24 hours and tested within 48 hours.
The advisory will be lifted once test results confirm the water is safe.
The city apologized for any inconvenience and thanked residents for their patience as crews work to resolve the issue.
Officials said the advisory is a precautionary measure and urged residents to follow the guidelines until further notice.
