VIA American Water:
Emergency Event
Customers Notified: 10/15/2024, 7:00 AM
Estimated Event Start: 10/15/2024, 7:00 AM
Estimated Event End: 10/18/2024, 5:00 PM
Cairo: Planned Water System Improvements & Boil Order :
Hello! This is an important notification from Illinois American Water. Our crews will be performing planned water system improvements in Cairo. Weather Permitting, the project will start on October 15, 2024 at 7:00am and be completed by approximately 3:00pm on October 15, 2024. You reside in the affected area and may experience a service interruption or low water pressure. Repairs are expected to take 8 hours to complete.
At this time you are under a Boil Water Order. Any water to be used for drinking or cooking should be brought to a rolling boil for 5 minutes. Water is OK for bathing, washing, and other common uses. You will be notified when the boil order has been lifted.
If you are a landlord and water service is in your name, please inform your tenants so they are aware of this impact to their water service. In keeping with American Water’s focus on safety for both customers and employees, please do not approach our crews while they work. For more information or to see a map of the affected area please go to Illinoisamwater.com and click on 'Alerts'.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to resolve the issue.
Last Updated: 10/14/2024, 11:20 AM