The City of Bellefontaine Water Department has issued a boil water advisory for a portion of South Main Street following a water main depressurization event connected to Monday evening’s water main break.
The advisory affects customers from 1515 South Main Street through 1711 South Main Street and will remain in effect until water samples are collected, tested, and confirmed safe by a laboratory.
Residents in the affected area are advised to boil all water used for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, making ice, and food preparation for at least three minutes before use. If water appears cloudy or discolored, customers should allow cold water to run until it clears.
The advisory follows a water main break reported around 5 p.m. Monday near the 1600 block of South Main Street, in the area of Tractor Supply Company. The break caused significant flooding across portions of the roadway and surrounding areas, impacting motorists traveling through the area.
According to city officials, if residents experience low water pressure or a loss of water service, they should contact the Bellefontaine Water Department at (937) 593-6121 and leave their name, address, phone number, and a brief description of the issue.
As a precaution, officials advise anyone who lost water service or experienced very low water pressure to treat their water as though they are under a boil advisory until further notice. Water should be brought to a rolling boil for at least three minutes before being used for drinking, preparing food, washing dishes, brushing teeth, making ice, or providing water to pets.
Initial reports indicated another utility company may have struck the water main, though officials have not confirmed the exact cause. Repair crews continue working to restore normal service conditions and complete necessary repairs.
The City of Bellefontaine Water Department said it will issue a notice when the boil advisory has been lifted and laboratory testing confirms the water is safe for normal use.
