SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The City of Sioux Falls’ Water Division has issued a precautionary boil water advisory for portions of the distribution system near Arrowhead Parkway and Veterans Parkway.
The maps southern boundary ends at 26th Street, according to the city.
On Tuesday, a utility contractor, hired by the city, was in the process of cleaning and testing a new water line before putting it into service, according to a news release from the city. However, before satisfactory water quality test results were available, a valve was opened that temporarily connected the new line to the active distribution system.
“This has the potential to release unsatisfactory water into the system,” the city said in a news release.
City crews have flushed the affected area and collected additional bacteriological samples throughout the system. Results from these samples will be available within 24 hours to confirm the water is acceptable for consumption, according to the city.
Residents of the area should bring all water to a rolling boil for at least three (3) minutes and let it cool before using, or use bottled water. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation until further notice.
According to the news release, an alert was sent to cell phones within the affected area to alert residents to the boil water advisory. The city will inform residents when they no longer need to boil their water, officials said.
