Braidwood, IL – A precautionary boil order is now in effect for several Braidwood homes after a ruptured water main forced repairs and a temporary shutdown earlier Monday. The order applies only to homes between 965–1180 W. Main Street, 115–185 S. Cook Street, and 102–115 N. Hickory Street, according to city officials.
According to the City of Braidwood Water Department, the water main serving these homes was shut down around 11 a.m. Monday (Dec. 1) after a rupture was discovered. Repairs were completed at approximately 3:45 p.m., and service has since been restored. The city immediately issued a boil order as a standard safety precaution following major system disruptions.
City officials say water samples will be collected, and once satisfactory results are confirmed, the boil order will be lifted. Residents will be notified through door hangers, online postings, and official city social media pages. Orange notices indicate an active boil order; green notices are issued once the advisory is lifted.
According to the city, employees attempt in-person contact first. If no one answers, door hanger notices are placed on the front door of homes or businesses. Notices are not placed on back doors.
Braidwood officials emphasized that boil orders are issued strictly to protect public health after sudden pressure drops, ruptures, or repairs that could allow bacteria to enter the water main. Only homes directly tied to the affected section of pipe are included in the advisory.
Residents are urged to boil water for drinking, cooking, and brushing teeth until the city announces that test results confirm the system is safe.
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