KANSAS CITY, Mo.
— KC Water has issued a precautionary boil advisory for part of south Kansas City.
The area is bound by Hangar Road on the north, Markey Road on the south, Bales Road on the west and Nellis Drive on the east.
The precautionary advisory comes after some customers experienced low pressure due to a water main break.
Tap water should be boiled vigorously for three minutes before using it to drink, cook, or prepare food.
Let the water cool sufficiently before drinking.
Ice made with un-boiled tap water should not be used for drinking purposes.
The tap water is safe for other purposes such as bathing; however, small children should be discouraged from swallowing bath water.
Water boiled for drinking and cooking purposes may be used for brushing teeth.
KC Water said it will notify customers when the water is safe after it has been tested.

A ‘precautionary boil water advisory’ has been issued for a small portion of south Kansas City due to a water main break.
The map of the impacted area: It’s recommended to do the following: Boil all drinking water.
Tap water should be boiled vigorously for three minutes before using it to drink, cook, or prepare food.
Let the water cool sufficiently before drinking.
Ice made with un-boiled tap water should not be used for drinking purposes.
Dishes and food contact surfaces may be disinfected using tap water that contains one teaspoon of household bleach per gallon.
Water boiled for drinking and cooking purposes may be used for brushing teeth.
The utility will sample and test the water to ensure safety.
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