(Des Moines) Following a water main break, a boil advisory has been issued for the communities of Greenfield, Fontanelle, and Orient in Adair County.
The incident happened around 4:00 p.m. when a contractor hit a 10-inch main near the Greenfield city water tower, resulting in pressure loss. City officials isolated the leak, and repairs are underway. Once repairs are completed, the affected area will be disinfected and flushed.
Along with the City of Greenfield, Greenfield Municipal Utilities (GMU) supplies the Southern Iowa Rural Water Association (SIRWA) #1—Greenfield and the City of Fontanelle with drinking water. Additionally, the City of Orient receives its water from SIRWA #1—Greenfield.
Officials have notified affected residents through city Facebook pages and postings in public locations. Customers are encouraged to boil water that will be consumed or used for food preparation. Water should be boiled for two minutes and allowed to cool before use. Water is safe for showering, laundry, general washing, and outdoor use without boiling.
Bacteria samples will be collected for testing. The boil advisory will be lifted when the samples test negative for bacteria.
