Carmel, IN – Carmel Utilities has issued a Boil Water Advisory for residents in parts of the city after a sudden loss of water pressure potentially led to contamination concerns.
According to Hamilton County Emergency Management, the advisory was prompted when a fire hydrant was unexpectedly blown off a water line, causing a pressure drop in the drinking water system. Officials say the loss of pressure may have allowed contaminants to enter the water supply.
The advisory covers an area bounded by:
- North: 146th Street from the Boone/Hamilton County line to U.S. 31
- South: 96th Street from the Boone/Hamilton County line to College Avenue
- West: 146th Street to 96th Street along the Boone & Hamilton County line
- East: 146th Street & U.S. 31 to Main Street and Pennsylvania Avenue to College Avenue and 96th Street
Residents in the affected zones are urged to boil water for at least one minute before drinking, cooking, or brushing teeth until further notice. Carmel Utilities has posted a detailed boundary map and updates on its website at carmelutilities.com/boilorder.
City officials are working to repair the water line and restore normal pressure. Testing will be conducted to confirm the water is safe before lifting the advisory.
Authorities have not provided an estimated time for when the order will be lifted but will issue updates as information becomes available.
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