A broken underground water pipe that stopped service to the Laughlin strip for hours was repaired Sunday, but authorities said a boil water advisory likely will remain in effect until Monday for some residents and businesses in the unincorporated town 90 minutes south of Las Vegas.
Big Bend Water District officials said crews isolated the leak and fixed a pipeline that’s 12 inches (30.5 centimeters) in diameter and all water service had been restored to the Casino Drive Corridor that’s lined with casinos and resort hotels.
But officials said the boil water advisory won’t be lifted until water quality tests were completed and that wasn’t expected until sometime Monday.
In the meantime, Laughlin residents and businesses to the west at Thomas Edison Drive, east at Casino Drive, north at Route 163 and south at Harrah’s Laughlin were being urged not to drink or use tap water without boiling it first.
A spokesman for Harrah’s in Laughlin said the 1,500-room hotel was close to occupancy despite the water situation.
"We’re supplying water bottles to all our guests, all our rooms.
And we do have running water for toilets and sinks.
But Brandon Mack, a spokesman for the water district said it’s likely the pipeline failed because of heavy water use.
"In summer as water use increases, you can begin to see more issues like this," Mack told the Mohave Daily News.
"It’s the trend, especially in the desert."

The advisory, posted on the town’s Facebook page, says the advisory is in place until 4 p.m. Monday, June 25.
The order is for the area of 845 Morse Landing Drive to South Catamaran Circle, which includes Quiet Bay Circle, Promenade Court, Sunfish Court and Whitewater Court.
The move is precautionary.
Anyone with questions about the order should contact 317-984-4833.

Friday, June 22, 2018 AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) — The City of Aiken has issued a boil water advisory after a water main break on Cardinal Drive and Cardinal Circle Thursday.
According to a tweet from the city, the advisory was issued for 40 houses affected by the break on the following roads: Cardinal Drive, Cardinal Circle, Cardinal Point, and 111, 112, 113, 114 The Bunkers.
The water is back on.
The water plant has been contacted to get a sample.
A boil water advisory was issued.
Cardinal Drive Cardinal Circle Cardinal Point 111, 112, 113, 114 The Bunkers pic.twitter.com/b8WC6h4qmf — City of Aiken, SC (@CityofAikenSC) June 22, 2018 They say the water was off for several hours while crew repaired the break on Cardinal Drive and Cardinal Circle.
Water main break on Cardinal Drive at Cardinal Circle.
Approximately 40 houses affected on the following roads: Cardinal Drive Cardinal Circle Cardinal Point 111, 112, 113, 114 The Bunkers.
The water will be off for several hours while we locate the break and make the repairs.
pic.twitter.com/APORVpFKeX — City of Aiken, SC (@CityofAikenSC) June 22, 2018

West Virginia American Water has issued a boil-water advisory for approximately 30 customers on Lee Street from Box 1516 to Box 1543.
The advisory follows a water main break.
West Virginia American Water has issued a boil-water advisory for approximately 30 customers on Hughart Drive in Sissonville.
The advisory follows a water main break.
West Virginia American Water has issued a boil-water advisory for approximately 70 customers on Hickory Road from Birch Road (not included) to Ashwood Road (included) and Larchwood Road (included).
The advisory follows a water main break.
West Virginia American Water has issued a boil-water advisory for approximately 80 customers on Big Tyler Road from Kinrose Road (included) to Shawver Way (included), Mayapple Lane, Paxton Drive, Klondike Road, and Eagle Rock Drive.
The advisory follows a water main break.
Customers in these areas should boil their water for at least one full minute prior to use until further notice.
West Virginia American Water has lifted a boil-water advisory for approximately 35 customers on the 800 block of 10th Street and the 1000 block of 9th Avenue in Huntington.

A boil under is currently under effect in the city of Lincoln after a house tested positive for E.coli bacteria.
Residents must bring all water to a boil for a minute and let it cool before using it, or they drink bottled water.
Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes and food preparation until further notice.
Lincoln Mayor Gerarld Wise said houses on each side of the house that tested positive for E.coli have tested negative twice, but out of precaution the city had to go under a boil order.
Water inspectors will be on scene this afternoon to test the water, according to Wavra said.
Wavra said the Health Department will not lift the boil order until water samples from all nine site locations come back satisfactorily.
"Is it something, a hot water heater, or where is it coming from?
They may pose a greater health risk for infants, young childre, the elderly and people with compromised immune symptoms.
Lincoln Elementary School officials have told teachers and summer school students to not drink from water fountains in the school until they have heard otherwise, according to a Facebook post on the school’s website.
"We will monitor the students to make sure everyone is feeling well and cared for," the post said.

The Grand Prairie Water System has issued a boil advisory for all customers.
A reminder of what to do during a boil advisory: Boil water for one full minute in a clean container.
The one minute starts after the water has been brought to a full rolling boil.
The advisory is in effect until further notice.
The boil advisory was issued due to electrical failure within the system.
They are working on repairs at this time.

West Virginia American Water has issued a boil-water advisory for approximately 35 customers on the 800 block of 10th Street and the 1000 block of 9th Avenue in Huntington.
The advisory follows a water main break.
Beckley Water Company has issued a boil-water advisory for Valley Street in Sophia.
The advisory follows a water main break.
Customers in these areas should boil their water for at least one full minute prior to use until further notice.

Residents in parts of Renfrew are being told to boil their water until further notice.
(Shutterstock / Africa Studio) People in a large swath of Renfrew are being told to boil their water, after a watermain break made it potentially unsafe.
Much of the town had lost water service earlier on Monday because of the break.
The town decided on the boil-water advisory after consulting with the local health unit.
The affected area is for all properties north of the Bonnechere River.
Residents are being told to bring their water to a rolling boil for at least one minute before using it and are encouraged to toss any recently made ice.
The water should also not be used for brushing teeth, washing food or making infant formula.
For these purposes, boiled water or commercially bottled water should be used.
The town said in a news release the advisory would be in place until further notice, but testing protocols suggest it could be in place for 48 hours, a town spokesperson said.

The Town of Renfrew has issued a boil-water advisory to residents who live north of the Bonnechere River after the water distribution system lost pressure during a “major” water main break Monday.
It’s in effect until further notice, according to town officials who consulted with the Renfrew County district health unit.
Untreated tap water should not be used for drinking, making infant formula or juices, making ice, washing fruits, vegetables or brushing teeth.
For these purposes, boiled water or commercially bottled water should be used.
The water should be brought to a rapid, rolling boil for one minute.
If there are kids around, place the pot on a back burner to avoid scalds and boil only as much water in a pot as you can comfortably lift to prevent spills.
Throw out ice, disinfect the trays and make fresh ice using boiled, cooled water.
Visit renfrew.ca for a map of the affected area.
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A precautionary boil water advisory has been issued for parts of Renfrew.
The Town of Renfrew and the Renfrew County District Health Unit has issued the Boil Water Advisory for all properties located north of the Bonnechere River.
The advisory applies to all residents that utilize water for personal use and all businesses that may provide drinking water to members of the public.
The advisory was issued on Monday following a loss of pressure in the water distribution system following a watermain break.
Residents are being told not to use the water for drinking, making infant formula or juices, making ice, washing fruits, vegetables or brushing teeth.
Water should be brought to a rapid rolling boil for one minute before it’s safe to drink.