Officials with SIRWA (The Southern Iowa Rural Water Association) said Saturday, that “All SIRWA customers served by the 12-Mile Treatment Plant are under a “Drinking Water Warning.” Previously, a Boil Water Advisory had been issued. SIRWA General Manager and Creston Water Works Treatment Plant Manager Dan McIntosh said in a Press Release, “The treatment plant is back up to full production capacity so [they] now have capacity, but lack in water quality.” That’s because their primary treatment method is not working as it should, according McIntosh.

He said also, “We are working with our supplier to get the replacement parts necessary to correct the treatment issue, delivered as fast as possible.” It’s hoped a better time frame for the parts to be delivered and installed, should be known by the first of the week. McIntosh apologized for the inconvenience the situation has caused their customers, and added persons should stay tuned to local media, and check out the SIRWA website at www.sirwa.org, for the latest updates.