The City of Cave City issued a precautionary boil water order Saturday evening, November 14th, following the completion of a water main repair and the restoration of water service.
City officials announced the order at approximately 6:45 PM Saturday, advising residents using Cave City water along 5 streets to boil their water before drinking or using it for food preparation.
The precautionary order affects customers on the following streets:
- Highway 115
- Alan Street
- Johnson Street
- Linda Street
- Dave Street
According to the city’s announcement, crews completed the necessary water main repair and began restoring service to affected customers.
However, city officials issued the precautionary boil order as water service was being restored to protect residents until water quality testing can be completed.
What Residents Need to Know
Residents in the affected areas should use bottled water or bring tap water to a rolling boil for at least 1 minute before using it for drinking, cooking, preparing food, brushing teeth, or making ice.
Water should be allowed to cool before use.
These precautions are especially important for households with young children, older adults, and individuals with health concerns.
A precautionary boil order does not necessarily mean contamination has been detected. The order is issued to protect customers when conditions such as a water main break or changes in water pressure create the possibility that contaminants could enter the system.
Water Testing Scheduled for Monday
In its Saturday evening announcement, Cave City officials said a water sample would be submitted Monday morning, November 16th.
The city plans to provide an update when the precautionary boil order has been cleared.
Residents should continue following the boil water precautions until an official announcement confirms the order has been lifted.
City Thanks Water Crews and Residents
Cave City officials expressed appreciation to the employees who worked to complete the water main repair and restore water service.
The city also thanked residents for their patience and understanding during the repairs.
How to Get Updates
Residents are encouraged to monitor the official Cave City, Arkansas, Facebook page for additional announcements and confirmation when the boil order is lifted.
City announcement: https://www.facebook.com/cavecityarkansas
Arkansas Department of Health boil order information: https://health.arkansas.gov/wa_engTraining/boilwaterorder.aspx
As of this report, the city has not announced that the precautionary order has been lifted.
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