City of Aberdeen announces precautionary boil water advisory after water main break

SIOUX FALLS, SD (Dakota News Now) – The City of Aberdeen is advising residents served by the Aberdeen Public Works Department to boil any water intended for drinking after a water main break on a water main large diameter water.

According to the notice, the location of the break has been identified and repairs are underway.

Residents with low or no water pressure were asked to boil water used for food preparation, brushing teeth, making ice, and drinking for at least one minute before drinking. ‘to use.

Those who have had cloudy or discolored tap water are advised to turn on the cold water tap and run the water until the color improves.

The advisory is considered a precautionary measure and will be monitored by the SD Department of Public Works and Aberdeen Water Works. The advisory will be lifted once service and water quality are fully restored and water safety has been verified, which may take up to three days.

For more information, residents should call the City of Aberdeen Public Works Office at 605-626-7010 or visit the city’s website.