Braidwood, IL – Residents along portions of S. Division Street and Orchard Lane are under a precautionary boil order Friday evening after city crews completed repairs to a ruptured water main.
According to the City of Braidwood Water Department, the order applies to homes from 306 to 497 S. Division St. and 317 to 398 Orchard Lane. Crews shut down the affected water main Friday, December 9, 2025, to repair a break, restoring service around 4:30 p.m. Once water pressure returned, officials issued the boil order as a safety precaution.
Water samples will be collected and tested to ensure the system is free from contaminants before the order is lifted. City officials said residents will be notified when the precaution is no longer necessary.
During the boil order, residents should bring tap water to a rolling boil for at least one minute before using it for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, or washing dishes. Bottled water may be used as an alternative.
The city added that boil orders are standard protocol following water main disruptions to ensure bacteria or contaminants are not introduced into the supply. Updates will be shared on the City of Braidwood and Braidwood Police Department Facebook pages once test results are confirmed safe.
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