Boil order, water outages planned for areas around Eighth Street

COLUMBUS, Ind. — Columbus City Utilities has issued a precautionary boil water advisory for customers in the area of Eighth Street at the intersections with Lafayette, Pearl and Sycamore streets. This precautionary measure is necessary due to a shutdown associated with water system improvements in the area.

There will be temporary water outages beginning today through Friday between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for these locations. Customers are asked to boil cooking and drinking water for 5 minutes until notified that the water has passed lab testing.

The advisory is in effect now and customers will be notified when the order is lifted. All customers affected will receive a door hanger notice prior to, and upon completion of the testing.