TOWN OF SCOTT, Wis. (WFRV) – If you live in the Town of Scott, north of Van Lanen Road and your residence is serviced by municipal water, town officials are advising you to boil your water.
Town officials have informed Local 5 the Town of Scott – Municipal Utility (SMU) is issuing a boil water notice due to a water main/valve failure that occurred today (Thursday, May 24, 2018).
Officials say that at this time the valve has been repaired, the pressure restored, and water samples have been taken.
The SMU is not aware of contamination in the system, but as a precaution they are issuing the order.
All residents in this area are advised by the town to use boiled or commercially bottled water for drinking, food prep and making ice.
If you boil the water, it should be heated to a rolling boil for at least one minute before using.
An updated notice will be released when the boil notice is lifted.
The Town’s website will be updated with any additional information.