|
Location |
Issued |
Lifted |
|---|---|---|
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All of Pine Dr. & 3308 Wild Rose Drive |
10/7/2025 |
10/8/2025 |
|
1100 Block of S. 15th Street |
10/3/2025 |
10/7/2025 |
|
600 Block of Strawberry and 3212 Apple |
9/27/20025 |
9/30/2025 |
|
2933 Logan St., 3005 & 3100 Cherry St., 600 Pear |
9/24/2025 |
9/25/2025 |
|
City Wide |
9/16/2025 |
9/17/2025 |
|
2401 Veterans Memorial Dr. ( Oak Grove Village) & 1707 Veterans Memorial Dr. (Hefner’s Auto Repair) |
9/8/2025 |
9/9/2025 |
|
623 S. 34th Street- J L Buford Elementary School |
9/4/2025 |
9/5/2025 |
|
1500,1600 and 1700 Blocks of South13th Street |
9/4/2025 |
9/5/2025 |
|
1200, 1300, 1400 Blocks of Jones St |
8/30/2025 |
9/3/2025 |
|
100 Lake Terrace Walgreens Distribution |
8/29/2025 |
9/3/2025 |
|
All of Southeast Crescent, N.31st, McPherson Ave. and 103 S.30th |
8/27/2025 |
8/28/2025 |
|
301 N 10th Street and 314 N 12th Street |
8/25/2025 |
8/26/2025 |
|
3200 and 3300 Blocks of Central Avenue, 300 Block of Cedar Drive, and the 3300 Block of Wild Rose Drive |
8/25/2025 |
8/26/2025 |
|
2700 Block of College Street |
8/25/2025 |
8/26/2025 |
|
300 block North st |
8/23/2025 |
8/25/2025 |
|
All of Circle Dr.,120 & 200 N. 32nd, 14 & 18 SE Crescent |
8/22/2025 |
8/26/2025 |
|
3100blk and 3200 blk of central ave |
8/19/2025 |
8/21/2025 |
|
West side of Fairway Dr. and all of Edgewood Dr. |
8/17/2025 |
8/19/2025 |
|
All of East Last Street, N. Last Street, Peek Street & Rufus Street |
8/14/2025 |
8/15/2025 |
|
815 N. 8th, 801 Oakland & 802 N. 9th Street |
8/12/2025 |
8/13/2025 |
|
300 block to 700 block N 8th st |
8/12/2025 |
8/13/2025 |
|
2200 Block of Perkins Ave. |
8/3/2025 |
8/5/2025 |
|
600 and 700 and 800 and 900 blocks of Conger |
8/3/2025 |
8/5/2025 |
|
902 Salem Rd. Lamplight Manor Apts. Buildings # 2,3,4 ,5 and 900 ½ Salem Rd. Times Square Liquor North |
8/1/2025 |
8/5/2025 |
|
#13 thru #48 Cherry Drive & 3213 Blackberry |
7/28/2025 |
7/29/2025 |
|
All of Linnview Drive |
7/27/2025 |
7/29/2025 |
|
100 block of North 9th st |
7/14/2025 |
7/15/2025 |
|
All of Lake Shore Drive |
7/11/2025 |
7/15/2025 |
|
2100 Block of Perkins |
7/9/2025 |
7/11/2025 |
|
9200, 9300, 9400 Blocks of Bellview Rd, and all of Blackhawk Ln. |
7/8/2025 |
7/10/2025 |
|
300 & 400 Blocks of Herbert, 1117 & 1121 Welkins |
7/1/2025 |
7/3/2025 |
|
1205 S. 13th Street and 1217 & 1310 Perkins Avenue |
6/30/2025 |
7/2/2025 |
|
100 block of s 3rd Street and 300 block of Broadway |
6/28/2025 |
7/1/2025 |
|
500 & 600 Block of North Street |
6/20/2025 |
6/24/2025 |
|
3100 Block of Cherry Street |
6/18/2025 |
6/19/2025 |
|
100 Block of N.9th Street |
6/15/2025 |
6/17/2025 |
|
All of the 300 Block of Jordan Street |
6/12/2025 |
6/13/2025 |
|
11782 N. IL Highway 142 |
6/11/2025 |
6/12/2025 |
|
500 Firebaugh dr |
6/6/2025 |
6/10/2025 |
|
All of E. Chestnut Acres Rd. & Chestnut Acres |
6/5/2025 |
6/10/2025 |
|
29, 31, and 33 Southbrook Dr |
6/2/2025 |
6/4/2025 |
|
2700, 2800, and 2900 Blocks of Veterans Memorial Drive |
5/31/2025 |
6/3/2025 |
|
718 Shawnee Street |
5/27/2025 |
5/29/2025 |
|
All of the 1000 Block of S. 20th Street, 2007 Forest and 1905 Herbert |
5/22/2025 |
5/23/2025 |
|
All of Elm Circle |
5/21/2025 |
5/22/2025 |
|
All 800 block of S 21st |
5/16/2025 |
5/20/2025 |
|
All Industrial dr and fountain place dr |
5/10/2025 |
5/13/2025 |
|
All of Industrial Pl. & All of Fountain Pl. |
4/25/2025 |
4/29/2025 |
|
1000 & 1100 Blocks of Lamar Avenue |
3/28/2025 |
4/1/2025 |
|
9461 East Illinois Highway15, all of North Horton Drive and 121 Shiloh Drive |
3/24/2025 |
3/25/2025 |
|
9461 E. IL Hwy 15, 121 Shiloh Drive, and ALL of Horton Drive |
3/21/2025 |
3/25/2025 |
|
1305 & 1307 N. 11th Street |
3/18/2025 |
3/19/2025 |
|
718 Shawnee St. |
3/17/2025 |
3/19/2025 |
|
812 N. 12th, 900 Wilshire Dr., 903 Salem Rd., 1700 & 1702 Franklin,1600, 1700 & 1800 Oakland Ave., 802 N. 17th Street |
3/13/2025 |
3/14/2025 |
|
1000 Block of Warren |
2/28/2025 |
3/4/2025 |
|
300 Block of S. 22nd |
2/28/2025 |
3/4/2025 |
|
319 and 401 S.22nd , the 2200 Block of College St. and 400 S.24th |
2/14/2025 |
2/19/2025 |
|
718 Shawnee St |
2/6/2025 |
2/12/2025 |
|
400 block south 21st |
2/4/2025 |
2/5/2025 |
|
3100 Block of Cherry |
1/28/2025 |
1/29/2025 |
|
1600,1700 and 1800 Blocks of Pace |
1/23/2025 |
1/24/2025 |
|
400 Block of S. 21st street and 2110 Cherry Street |
1/22/2025 |
1/23/2025 |
|
2800, 2900 and 3000 Blocks of Jamison Blvd. |
1/21/2025 |
1/22/2025 |
|
1000 Block of Lamar and 1105 Lamar |
1/16/2025 |
1/17/2025 |
|
400 block of south 21st |
1/9/2025 |
1/14/2025 |
Boil Water Orders
Boil water orders are issued when something happens that may make the water unsafe to drink. It does not mean the water is definitely unsafe—it’s a precaution to help protect public health.
All boil water orders are listed in the table below. Each entry shows the affected location, the date the order was issued, and the date it was lifted. Orders remain on the table after they are lifted so residents can see both current and past notices.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a boil order mean?
The tap water may have germs that can cause illness. This usually happens because of equipment failure, broken or leaking pipes, or low water pressure.
I have already drank the water. Will I get sick?
Most people will not get sick. If illness occurs, symptoms may resemble food poisoning (nausea, diarrhea, cramps, mild fever). If concerned, contact your healthcare provider.
How long will the boil order last?
Until lab testing confirms the water is safe again.
How do I boil water?
Bring tap water to a rolling boil for at least 5 minutes before use.
Can I wash my hands with this water?
Yes, in most cases. Use soap and water, scrubbing for 20 seconds, then dry thoroughly. Follow the guidance of your local public health officials or emergency managers.
Can I use my coffee maker, ice machine, or water/soda dispenser?
No. Do not use appliances connected to water lines. Most filters do not remove all germs. Use bottled or boiled water instead.
Can I wash fruits, vegetables, and food preparation surfaces?
No. Use bottled or cooled, boiled water.
What about feeding my baby?
Mix formula with bottled or cooled, boiled water. Wash bottles with bottled or cooled, boiled water.
Can I wash dishes?
Dishwashers are generally safe if they use hot or sanitizing cycles. For handwashing: wash and rinse dishes, then soak for 1 minute in 1 tsp unscented bleach per 1 gallon of water. Air dry..
Can I wash my clothes?
Yes, laundry is safe.
Can I take a shower or bath?
es, but avoid swallowing water. Take extra care with infants (use bottled or cooled, boiled water).
Can my pets drink the water?
Pets can get sick too. Use bottled or cooled, boiled water. Contact you local pet store or vet for more information.
Can I water my plants?
Yes, it’s safe for plants and gardens.
At the end of each year, completed boil water orders are moved to the archive. You can view past years’ orders here:
Contact Information
Public Works Office
1201 Casey Avenue
Mount Vernon IL 62864
See on map: Google Maps
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Phone: (618) 242-6853
Fax: (618) 242-6861
After Hours/Emergency
(618) 242-2131
Public Works Director
Matt Fauss
Email: matt.fauss@mtvernon.com
Assistant Public Works Director
Stephen Talley
Email: stephen.talley@mtvernon.com