CLINTON, Iowa (KWQC) — UPDATE 3:30 p.m.: Officials with Iowa American Water say crews are working to repair a 16-inch water main break in the 1400 block of 13th Avenue South in Clinton that has impacted the entire city.
A precautionary boil advisory has been issued for all of customers in Clinton, in effect until further notice.
According to Iowa American Water, they notified customers through their CodeRED customer notification as well as through the media.
Officials say the main break has been isolated at this point, and crews are excavating so they can make repairs.
However, customers on the 1200 to 1600 blocks of 13th Avenue South in Clinton will not have their water service restored until repairs are complete because they are in the area isolated in order to make repairs.
Once water service is restored, customers should bring any water used for consumption to a rolling boil for one (1) minute before using for drinking or cooking.
"Iowa American Water apologizes for any inconvenience this emergency repair work and precautionary boil advisory causes to customers and thanks them for their cooperation and understanding."
UPDATE: Clinton officials say Iowa American Water has issued a boil advisory in the Clinton area due to a water main break.
Please contact Iowa American Water at: 866-641-2108 with further questions."
ORIGINAL: City officials are reporting a water main break between 8th Avenue South and Manufacturing Drive.