Boil water order announced for parts of West Frankfort following water line damage

FOX23 News at 9 p.m.

WEST FRANKFORT, Ill. (KBSI) — A boil water order will be issued for portions of West Frankfort after a water line was struck, potentially disrupting service for some residents.

According to the West Frankfort Mayor’s Office, customers in the affected areas may experience a temporary loss of water service while crews make repairs.

The following streets are affected:

– Elm Street from Bryan Street to Cherry Street
– Clark Street from Bryan Street to Cherry Street
– Bryan Street from Elm Street to Clark Street
– Day Street from Elm Street to Clark Street
– Mulberry Street from Elm Street to Clark Street
– Cherry Street from Elm Street to Clark Street

The West Frankfort Water Department is working to repair the damaged line and restore service as quickly as possible.

Once water service is restored, the affected areas will be placed under a boil water order until further notice.

City officials have not announced when repairs are expected to be completed or when the boil water order will be lifted.