Public Announcements

April 3, 2026 - Public Notice – 100 Block of E. Benton Water Valve Replacement requiring Street & Alley Closure scheduled for Monday, April 6, 2026, at 4pm. The City Public Works Department, working alongside an outside contractor, will be replacing a water valve in the 100 Block of E. Benton on Monday, April 6, 2026. Preparation for the work will begin at 4pm and will require a portion of the 100 Block of E. Benton Street along with the alley behind the post office to be closed to thru traffic during the replacement. We will be turning off water service to the area at 5pm to facilitate the water valve replacement. Areas surrounding E. Benton may experience low water pressure or water outages during this time. Work will be completed as quickly as possible and we will update the public as soon as water is restored. The citywide boil advisory remains in effect. Water Samples will be collected on Tuesday morning for testing; the advisory will be lifted only after lab results confirm the water is safe for consumption, test results are usually back within 24 to 48 hours after the lab receives the sample. Anyone served by the affected public water system should observe the following precautions: *Boil water vigorously for three minutes prior to use for cooking or drinking. *Disinfect food contact surfaces (dishes) by immersing them for at least one minute in clean tap water that contains one teaspoon of unscented household bleach per gallon of water. *Dispose of ice cubes and remake with water that has been boiled. *Continue boiling all water to be used for cooking or drinking until further notice. *Water used for bathing does not need to be boiled. *LET WATER COOL SUFFICIENTLY BEFORE DRINKING For more information, you can contact City Hall at 660-647-3512.