originally posted on August 24, 2016

CHILLICOTHE — A precautionary boil advisory has been issued by city Utilities Director Richard Johnson for the John Street area.

The advisory, prompted by a water main break on John Street, went into effect at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday and is set to expire at 2:30 p.m. Friday.

Residents of the affected area are encouraged to bring water to a rolling boil for at least three minutes prior to human consumption. The advisory includes water used for drinking, ice, food preparation and for brushing teeth.

For more information, call 740-773-2191.