Tuesday morning, Bellefontaine officials announced that a previously issued boil water advisory has been lifted after laboratory test results confirmed the city’s water supply meets all safety standards.
The advisory affected the following areas:
- 500–700 blocks of South Detroit Street
- All of Maple Avenue
- 704 South Main Street
- 624 South Main Street
Residents in these areas may now resume normal use of tap water for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, making ice, and washing dishes.
As a precaution, customers are encouraged to flush household plumbing by running cold water taps for several minutes to ensure fresh water is circulating throughout the system.
City officials apologized for the inconvenience and thanked residents for their patience and cooperation while the issue was resolved.
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The City of Bellefontaine has issued the following water boil advisory notice:
Due to a loss of water pressure caused by a malfunctioning fire protection system at 225 Lincoln Street, a boil advisory is in effect for the following areas:
• 500–700 blocks of S. Detroit Street
• All of Maple Avenue
• 704 S. Main Street
• 624 S. Main Street
What this means:
All water used for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, making ice, or washing dishes should be brought to a rolling boil for at least one (5) minute’s, then allowed to cool before use.
Air in water lines:
If you experience air coming from your water fixtures, please go to the highest fixture in your home and allow it to run until the air stops and the water becomes clear and consistent.
Testing and updates:
Water samples will be collected on Monday, 2/23, and results are expected to be available on Tuesday, 2/24. This advisory will remain in effect until water quality testing confirms the system is safe.
We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding.
An update will be provided as soon as the boil advisory is lifted.
