WEST PLAINS, Mo.
— Patrons on the west system of Howell County Public Water Supply District #2 on County Road 8800 and State Route 17 south of CR 8800 will have to boil their water until further notice.
Department officials say a water line burst is being repaired, which is the cause of the boil order.
The boil order affects all water patrons of the west system on County Road 8800 and State Route 17 south of CR 8800.
This boil advisory does not include patrons in the area Junction Hill or the patrons of the Brandsville System.
Water must be boiled until samples have been tested and safe results are received from the Department of Natural Resources.
To ensure the safety of the water, customers should boil water vigorously for three minutes prior to use for cooking or drinking.
Customers also can disinfect dishes by immersing them for at least one minute in clean water containing at least fifty parts per million (ppm) free chlorine, or roughly 1 teaspoon of unscented bleach per gallon of water.
For more information, contact Robert Hatley at the District office 417-256-8871.