Public Announcements

July 20, 2026 - PRECAUTIONARY BOIL ADVISORY UPDATE  The City of Windsor is providing an update regarding the city-wide precautionary boil advisory that has been in place since July 10. We know hitting the 10-day mark is incredibly inconvenient, and we deeply appreciate your continued cooperation. Water Safety Check: Where We Stand • NO E. COLI: Every test processed has confirmed the water is completely free of E. coli or dangerous pathogens. • STRONG DISINFECTION: Our water system's chlorine levels are excellent. The defensive chemical shield required to sanitize our infrastructure is working exactly as intended. Why is the Advisory Still Active? State regulatory compliance requires absolute zero readings. While our system is chemically sound, routine testing detected trace "total coliform." These are naturally occurring, harmless indicator bacteria (often found in environment/soil), not an indicator of sewage or immediate sickness. However, MoDNR regulations demand a specific sequence of entirely clear microscopic lab tests across multiple days before we are legally permitted to lift the advisory. Current Precautionary Guidance for Residents • Boil: Continue boiling water intended for drinking, ice making, teeth brushing, or food prep for three (3) minutes. • Safe to Use: Tap water remains safe for showering, bathing, washing dishes, and laundry. Public Work will continue to run daily lab samples to meet state standards as quickly as possible. We will release an immediate update the moment the state grants compliance clearance.  “Total coliforms are a broad group of naturally occurring bacteria found commonly in the environment, including in soil, plants, and outdoor air”