Location |
Issued |
Lifted |
---|---|---|
ALL of Industrial Drive; 6, 8 & 14 Fountain Place |
4/24/2024 |
4/25/2024 |
All of Edgewood Drive; 5, 7, 9, 11, 15 and 17 Fairway; 10 Homestead, 2003 Northwoods Place and 12524 E. Lakewood Drive |
4/19/2024 |
4/23/2024 |
1000 and 1100 Blocks of N. 7th Street, 700 Block of Dewey, and 614 Park Avenue |
4/18/2024 |
4/19/2024 |
500 Block of S. 25th, 600 S. 25th, and 2400 Block of Logan Street |
4/18/2024 |
4/19/2024 |
6 and 8 Fountain Place, 2400 Fountain Place, 2304 Industrial Drive |
4/11/2024 |
4/17/2024 |
120 Perkins, 136 E Perkins, and 802 Emmerson |
3/26/2024 |
3/28/2024 |
2600, 2700, and 2800 Blocks of West Main Street |
3/19/2024 |
3/21/2024 |
ALL of Turner Drive, ALL of E. Bishop Avenue from Old Centralia Road to 2833 Bishop Avenue, ALL of Centralia Road from Turner Drive going North to 2117 Centralia Road, ALL of E. Meadows Drive, N. Meadows Drive, E. Grant Meadows Drive and 14504 N Old Union Road |
3/18/2024 |
3/21/2024 |
500 Block of s. 25th St., 600 S. 25th St., and 2400 Block of Logan St. |
3/14/2024 |
3/15/2024 |
ALL of Old Centralia Road from Highland View to Turner Drive |
3/11/2024 |
3/21/2024 |
2016 College |
3/11/2024 |
3/12/2024 |
1200, 1221, 1301, and 1308 Wilshire |
3/7/2024 |
3/8/2024 |
ALL of E. Meadows Drive, ALL of N. Meadows Drive, ALL of E. Grant Meadows, 14504 N. Old Union Road, and N. Centralia Lane & Centralia Road from Turner Drive to E. Meadows Drive |
2/15/2024 |
2/21/2024 |
ALL of Blueberry Hill |
2/14/2024 |
2/15/2024 |
1000 & 1100 Blocks of Lamar |
2/9/2024 |
2/13/2024 |
1000 & 1100 Blocks of S. 21st Street |
2/2/2024 |
2/6/2024 |
1700 & 1800 Blocks of Warren Ave.; ALL of N. Highland East; ALL of N. Highland Dr. & 1208 Wilshire Dr. |
2/2/2024 |
2/7/2024 |
333 Potomac Blvd - Rend Lake Marketplace-All of the North Building, 400 and 410 Potomac |
2/2/2024 |
2/3/2024 |
700 Block of S. 24th Street |
1/30/2024 |
1/31/2024 |
300 & 400 Blocks of Bell and 1220 Welkins |
1/25/2024 |
1/30/2024 |
700 Block of S. 29th Street |
1/19/2024 |
1/23/2024 |
1811, 1815 & 1819 Warren Ave, 1208 Wilshire, and ALL of N Highland Dr. |
1/18/2024 |
1/19/2024 |
1500 Main Street and 1412 Harrison |
1/17/2024 |
1/19/2024 |
3100 & 3200 Blocks of Lime and #65 & #69 Cherry |
1/11/2024 |
1/17/2024 |
1000 & 1100 Blocks of Conger Avenue |
1/10/2024 |
1/12/2024 |
5001 South 11th Street |
1/5/2024 |
1/9/2024 |
100 Block N 9th Street |
12/28/2023 |
1/3/2024 |
Boil Water Orders
Boil water orders are issued when an event has occurred that could possibly compromise the quality of the water. A boil water order does not mean that the water has been compromised, but the possibility exists.
To view boil water orders from 2017-2023, please visit the Boil Water Order Archival Document.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a boil order mean?
It means the water that comes out of the tap has or could have germs that can make you sick. This could be due to equipment failure, broken/leaking pipes, or low water pressure in the water system.
I have already drank the water. Will I get sick?
Most people who happen to drink this water will not get sick. If you do get sick, the symptoms are similar to food poisoning: nausea, diarrhea, cramps, and possibly a mild fever. If you are concerned about your health or the health of a family member, contact your healthcare provider.
How long will the boil order last?
The boil order will remain in effect until laboratory sampling confirms that the water quality has not been affected.
How do I boil water?
Fill a pot with water and bring it to a rolling boil for at least one minute before being used.
Can I wash my hands with this water?
In many situations, you can use tap water and soap to wash your hands. Follow the guidance of your local public health officials or emergency managers. Be sure to scrub your hands with soap and water (warm or cold) for 20 seconds and rinse them well under running water. It is important to dry your hands completely with a towel or by letting them air dry.
Can I use my coffee maker, ice machine, or water/soda dispenser?
Do not use water from any appliance connected to your water lines. This includes the water and ice dispensers in your refrigerator/freezer. Most kitchen and household water filters typically do not remove or kill all bacteria or viruses. Use bottled or boiled water to make coffee, tea, lemonade, and ice.
Can I wash fruits, vegetables, and food preparation surfaces with my water?
No. Wash fruits, vegetables, and food preparation surfaces with bottled or boiled water. Use bottled or boiled water that has cooled to cook food.
What should I do about feeding my baby?
Use powdered or concentrated baby formula with bottled or boiled water. Wash and sterilize bottles and nipples before use in bottled or boiled water. If you are breastfeeding, you can clean the breast area with soap and bottled or boiled water that has cooled prior to feeding.
Can I wash my dishes with tap water?
Household dishwashers are generally safe to use. If possible, set your dishwasher so it is using a hot water cycle or sanitizing cycle. To wash dishes by hand, wash and rinse the dishes as you normally would using hot water. In a separate basin soak the rinsed dishes in a mixture of one teaspoon of unscented liquid bleach for each gallon of water. Let the dishes soak for at least one minute and air dry completely before using them again.
Can I wash my clothes in the water?
Yes, it is safe to do laundry as usual.
Can I take a shower or bath in this water?
Yes, it is safe to shower or bathe but be careful not to swallow any water. Instruct children not to put the water in their mouths when they are bathing. Extra precautions should be taken when bathing infants. Use bottled water or boiled water that has cooled before use.
Can my pets drink the water?
Pets can get sick from the same contaminants as people. It is a good idea to give them bottled or boiled water that has been cooled. Contact you local pet store or vet for more information.
Is it safe to water my garden or house plants?
Yes, you can use tap water for household plants and gardens.
Contact Information
Public Works Office
1201 Casey Avenue
Mount Vernon IL 62864
Phone: (618) 242 - 6853
Fax: (618) 242 - 6861
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
After Hours/Emergency
Call: (618) 242 - 2131
Matt Fauss
Public Works Director
Email: matt.fauss@mtvernon.com
Jonathan Younger
Assistant Public Works Director
Email: jonathan.younger@mtvernon.com