Contrary to some published reports, the Boil Water Advisory in Audubon remains in effect until further notice. Audubon City Clerk Joe Foran said today (Friday), that local newspaper reported the Advisory had been lifted. That is NOT true.  One of two test results on the City’s water supply came back clear, he said, but they are awaiting the second set of tests before the Advisory is lifted. A water main break early Wednesday resulted the precautionary BOIL WATER ADVISORY for any water that might otherwise be ingested through drinking, cooking and brushing teeth.

Foran said the problem was with a fractured or broke water main under Tracy Street, near South Division Street. When the line broke, it lowered the level of water in the City’s water tower. When that occurs, a Boil Order or Advisory is issued as a precautionary measure, over concerns bacteria may enter the system.

Currently, all water used for consumption should be boiled before use or you can choose to use bottled water. Showering and bathing is okay during a boil advisory but you need to be careful not to ingest water while doing so.