On Monday, August 7, 2023, the city of West Plains lifted the Boil Water Advisory that had been issued on August 2, 2023.
West Plains, MO. – West Plains Utilities announced on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, that a boil water advisory is currently in effect for the following locations:
- 800 – 1100 Blocks of North Utah Ave
- 1401 – 1447 West 3rd Street
- 1402 – 1504 West 4th Street
- 1413 – 1465 5th Street
- 1412 – 1450 6th Street
- 1400 block of 7th Street.
What is a boil water advisory?
A public water system may issue a boil water advisory when there is concern that a problem with drinking water may exist, but it has not yet been confirmed. These are most commonly issued for major water main breaks or other low-pressure events where the possibility of contamination intrusion exists. They may also be issued while waiting for results of confirmation samples collected for bacteriological analysis, which can take up to two days plus the time required to transport samples to the laboratory.
