Release
08/23/21
The City of Cedar Rapids is asking water customers in a small area of the southwest side of the city to consider boiling water used for personal consumption as a precautionary measure.
If you are pregnant, nursing, or have infants under 6 months of age USE BOTTLED WATER ONLY.
Affected Addresses are:
2222 29th Street SW
2810 Wilson Avenue SW
2704 Wilson Avenue SW
2820 Wilson Avenue SW
2712 Wilson Avenue SW
2827 Wilson Avenue SW
2713 Wilson Avenue SW
2920 Wilson Avenue SW
2721 Wilson Avenue SW
2921 Wilson Avenue SW
2801 Wilson Avenue SW
2929 Wilson Avenue SW
2802 Wilson Avenue SW
2930 Wilson Avenue SW
2805 Wilson Avenue SW
A nearby water main break caused disruption to normal distribution operations, which created a potential for bacteria contamination to occur. After the broken water main has been repaired, water pressure will be restored, and flushing of the affected area will take place. Water division staff will be monitoring chlorine levels and providing bacteria sample analysis.
The city anticipates completed results of bacteria analysis around 2 p.m. on Wednesday, at which time this advisory will be either lifted or extended.