Portage, Indiana — A water main break prompted a boil water advisory for homes along Lois Street in Portage, affecting residents between Mulberry Avenue and Sunrise Avenue.
According to the Portage Police Department, the advisory was issued after a water main break disrupted the local water system serving that section of the neighborhood. The affected area includes residences located on Lois Street between Mulberry Avenue and Sunrise Avenue.
Officials said residents in the impacted zone should boil tap water before consuming it, using it for cooking, brushing teeth, or preparing food. Boiling water for at least one minute is recommended to eliminate potential bacteria that may enter the system following pressure loss from a main break.
The advisory is expected to remain in effect until 5:00 a.m. Saturday, March 7, while the water system stabilizes and safety testing is completed.
Local authorities directed residents to monitor updates from Indiana American Water, which manages the system serving the area. Additional information and service updates are available through the utility’s customer advisory map online.
Boil advisories are commonly issued following water main breaks because pressure drops in pipes can allow contaminants to enter the system. The precaution remains in place until water quality tests confirm the supply is safe for normal use.
Residents outside the specified area are not affected.
The advisory primarily impacts a residential block area near neighborhood streets and may affect morning routines for students, workers, and commuters preparing for the day.
Officials say updates will be provided once testing confirms the advisory can be lifted.
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