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St. Louis City Water Division Lifts Precautionary Boil Water Advisory
The advisory was due to low water pressure caused by a substantial voltage drop from incoming supplied power at one of the water treatment plants.
This article is 2 years old. It was published on October 25, 2022.
Update 10/26/22 10:00am
The Precautionary Boil Water Advisory that was issued for two portions of St. Louis Water Division’s service area has been lifted.
The Water Division conducted several tests of water samples in the affected areas and has verified the water is not contaminated and is safe to consume.
Original Release 10/25/2022 9:00am
The City Water Division has issued a precautionary boil water advisory for portions of its service area due to low water pressure caused by a substantial voltage drop from incoming supplied power at one of their water treatment plants.
There are two affected areas (one in North city and one in South city) under the precautionary boil water advisory are:
Area 1:
- The area bordered by N. Kingshighway to the western city limits and Page to Natural Bridge
Area 2:
- North of Arsenal to Oakland between S. Kingshighway and the western City limit.
- South of Arsenal to Chippewa between S. Kingshighway and Hampton.
- See attached map for specified area.
The Water Division has not detected any contamination to the water supply and has issued the boil water advisory out of an abundance of caution.
The boil water advisory is in effect until further notice. The Water Division will analyze water samples before determining when to lift the boil water advisory. Test results will be in 24 hours.
Boil Water Advisories and Orders Frequently Asked Questions
To learn more about your drinking water, call the Missouri Department of Natural Resources at 800-361-4827. If you are served by a public water system, call the EPA’s Safe Drinking Water hotline at 800-426-479.
If you get your drinking water from a private well, contact the Missouri Department of Health at 800-392-0272.
For More Information
City of St. Louis - Water Division
Customer Service Section
1640 S. Kingshighway, St. Louis, Mo. 63110
314-771-2255
www.stlwater.com
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Water Protection Program - Public Drinking Water Branch
P.O. Box 176
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0176
800-361-4827 or 573-751-5331 office
573-526-1146 fax
www.dnr.mo.gov/env/wpp
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Contact Information:
Thomas Coriell
Network & Communications | Information Systems Support Manager
Office Phone: (314) 633-9048 -
Department:
Water Division
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Topic:
Electric, Gas, Sewer, and Utilities
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