Joe Kristan/Special to the Register, Des Moines Register UPDATE: Ankeny lifted its boil order except for a handful of residents early Sunday.
The water main break is on the south side of Northwest 18th Street west of Ankeny Boulevard, the city said.
Those living near the break have their water shut off, and they remain under a boil order, the city said.
Tips during boil advisories: To prevent contamination, you must boil all tap water you use inside your home.
Heat the water on a stove (or another heat source) until bubbles come from the bottom to the top of the pot.
You also must sanitize your containers properly before storing the safe water.
Make sure you don’t swallow any water when bathing or showering.
Consider a sponge bath to reduce the chance of them swallowing water, according to the CDC.
(Especially since bottled water will fly off store shelves during water emergencies) Brush your teeth with boiled or bottled water only.
Serve your pets bottled water or boiled water that has been cooled.