Shoshone water advisory issued.
The following drinking water advisory has been issued by the Central Shoshone County Water District.
“Central Shoshone County Water District is under a drinking water advisory until further notice following depressurization of the water system caused by a water main break.
The Enaville service area, Pinehurst Water District, Cataldo Water District, Kingston Water District, and East Shoshone County Water District (Wallace, Mullan, and Burke) are not affected.
Updates will be available on KWAL 620 AM radio station, Shoshone News Press website, and KHQTV news.
Phone calls should be directed to the Water District office at 208-786-9141 or to the Department of Environmental Quality at 208-769-1422.
As of Thursday morning, bypass repairs were 75% complete.
Repairs are expected to be completed by early Thursday evening.
Consumers will be notified when water is safe to drink.” Any licensed food establishments and child care facilities without running water are required to close until further notice.
Additional information on operating a food establishment during a boil water advisory can be found here.