Location |
Issued |
Lifted |
---|---|---|
3200 Block of Cherry Street, All of Lemon Ln., #1 Jamison Estate, 3224 Peach Street |
12/5/2024 |
12/6/2024 |
305,309,317,319 N. 5th, 500,600,and 700 Blocks of North St., 213,215 and 219 N. 6th St. |
11/28/2024 |
12/3/2024 |
#13 Industrial Drive |
11/24/2024 |
11/26/2024 |
300 Block of S. 19th Street, 1500,1600 and 1700 Blocks of Conger, 1700 Block of Perkins |
11/12/2024 |
11/15/2024 |
1700 & 1800 Blocks of Cherry, 425 S. 17th, 500 & 502 S.18th and 432 and 500 S. 19th |
11/7/2024 |
11/8/2024 |
600 Block of Nora, 2900 and 3000 Blocks of Peach, 700 Block of S.29th and 805 S,27th |
10/28/2024 |
10/30/2024 |
700 & 800 Blocks of S. 21st Street |
10/17/2024 |
10/18/2024 |
2200 Block of Casey Avenue |
10/14/2024 |
10/16/2024 |
1212,1221 Welkins, 300 & 400 Blocks of Bell St. |
10/12/2024 |
10/16/2024 |
#1 Hillcrest Drive to #16 Hillcrest Drive |
10/11/2024 |
10/16/2024 |
S18th Cherry to Conger; 1700,1800 and 1900 blocks of Cherry and Logan streets |
10/1/2024 |
10/3/2024 |
1100 Block of Park Ave.,917 & 919 N. 11th Street |
9/30/2024 |
10/2/2024 |
All of Ilberry, 921 S. 42nd, 1003 S. 42nd and 4206 Williamson Pl. |
9/26/2024 |
10/1/2024 |
1815 & 1819 Lamar and the West side of the 600 & 700 Blocks of S. 18th Street |
9/17/2024 |
9/19/2024 |
400 & 500 Blocks of South 21st |
9/14/2024 |
9/17/2024 |
803, 811 and 817 S.18th Street |
9/12/2024 |
9/17/2024 |
315 S 9th & 318 S 10th Street |
9/10/2024 |
9/12/2024 |
1400 Block of S. 13th Street |
8/26/2024 |
8/27/2024 |
100 Block S 20th and 2020 Broadway |
8/23/2024 |
8/27/2024 |
Conger between S. 21st and S. 23rd Streets, 800 Block of S. 21st Street; Logan Street from S. 21st to S. 24th Street |
8/21/2024 |
8/23/2024 |
All of Bel Aire Street and 503 Stinson |
8/20/2024 |
8/21/2024 |
3100 and 3200 Blocks of Lime 65 and 69 Cherry |
8/16/2024 |
8/21/2024 |
2100 & 2200 Blocks of Perkins |
8/16/2024 |
8/21/2024 |
2000, 2200 Blocks of Casey Ave. & 1100, 1200 Blocks of S. 22nd Street |
8/15/2024 |
8/21/2024 |
400 Block of S. 21st Street |
8/14/2024 |
8/21/2024 |
2200 Block of Casey Avenue |
8/12/2024 |
8/13/2024 |
All of Tangerine Ave., 2800 & 2900 Blocks of Apple Ave., 3100 Blackberry |
8/6/2024 |
8/8/2024 |
1000 &1100 Blocks of Lamar |
8/5/2024 |
8/6/2024 |
King City Chrysler 1603 Broadway |
8/4/2024 |
8/6/2024 |
King City Chrysler 1603 Broadway |
7/29/2024 |
7/30/2024 |
314 N. 12th Street |
7/26/2024 |
7/30/2024 |
700 Block of S 22nd Street |
7/25/2024 |
7/26/2024 |
3213 Blackberry and Cherry Drive from #13 going East to #52 Cherry Drive |
7/23/2024 |
7/24/2024 |
200 block North 8th Street |
7/4/2024 |
7/9/2024 |
600 Block of Nora, 2900 Block of Peach, 700 Block of S. 29th and 805 S. 27th |
7/3/2024 |
7/10/2024 |
811 S. 27th, 2800 Apple Ave., 2700 Block of Jamison, 900 & 1000 Blocks of Blueberry Hill Ave. |
7/2/2024 |
7/3/2024 |
728 Dewey and the 1000 Block of Tolle Road |
6/27/2024 |
7/2/2024 |
All of Homestead Drive going East from Edgewood, All of Edgewood Drive and the West side of Fairway Drive, 2003 Northwoods Place, 12524 E. Lakewood Drive |
6/25/2024 |
6/27/2024 |
1000 and 1100 Blocks of Lamar Avenue |
6/20/2024 |
6/26/2024 |
4618, 4624 & 4510 Broadway, 101 Potomac |
6/19/2024 |
6/21/2024 |
700 Block of S 22nd Street |
6/19/2024 |
6/26/2024 |
2116 Cherry Street |
6/19/2024 |
6/26/2024 |
ALL of the 400, 500, and 600 Blocks of S 22nd Street, 2107 and 2200 Lamar Avenue |
6/19/2024 |
6/26/2024 |
ALL of the 300 Block of S. 11th Street |
6/10/2024 |
6/11/2024 |
2800 and 2900 Blocks of Apple Ave, 3100 Blackberry Street and all of Tangerine Ave. |
6/8/2024 |
6/11/2024 |
ALL of East and West Beacon Court and all of Airway Drive |
6/7/2024 |
6/11/2024 |
800 Block of S. 8th Street |
6/6/2024 |
6/11/2024 |
2107 to 2117, 2207, and 14602 N Old Centralia Lane, 2700 Block and 2833 Bishop Avenue |
6/4/2024 |
6/6/2024 |
14817 N. 42nd Street |
5/30/2024 |
5/31/2024 |
Buford School, 623 S. 34th Street |
5/28/2024 |
5/29/2024 |
1504, 1505, 1507, and 1513 Centralia Rd., 14426, 14427, 14435 & 14441 N. Old Centralia Rd. |
5/21/2024 |
5/23/2024 |
600 & 700 Blocks of Park Avenue and the 800 & 900 Blocks of N. 4th Street |
5/15/2024 |
5/21/2024 |
ALL of Dewey Avenue, Brickyard Road, Royal Avenue, the 800 and 900 Blocks of N. 6th Street, the 900, 1000, and 1100 Blocks of N. 7th Street, and 614 Park Avenue |
5/14/2024 |
5/21/2024 |
ALL of Rufus, Peek, and E. Last Streets; ALL of the 1500, 1600, and 1700 Blocks of Shawnee; 12075 N. Last and 11782 N. IL Hwy 142 |
5/14/2024 |
5/15/2024 |
65 and 69 Cherry Drive; 3100 and 3200 blocks of Lime |
5/8/2024 |
5/10/2024 |
ALL of Bishop Court |
5/3/2024 |
5/8/2024 |
2500 and 2600 Blocks of S. 10th Street and 900 White Oak Drive |
5/3/2024 |
5/7/2024 |
1000 and 1100 Blocks of Bell Street |
5/2/2024 |
5/7/2024 |
300 & 400 Blocks of N. 6th St; 400 Blocks of N. 7th; ALL of Barton St; ALL of Bravard Place |
5/2/2024 |
5/8/2024 |
ALL of Industrial Drive; 6, 8 & 14 Fountain Place |
4/24/2024 |
4/25/2024 |
All of Edgewood Drive; 5, 7, 9, 11, 15 and 17 Fairway; 10 Homestead, 2003 Northwoods Place and 12524 E. Lakewood Drive |
4/19/2024 |
4/23/2024 |
1000 and 1100 Blocks of N. 7th Street, 700 Block of Dewey, and 614 Park Avenue |
4/18/2024 |
4/19/2024 |
500 Block of S. 25th, 600 S. 25th, and 2400 Block of Logan Street |
4/18/2024 |
4/19/2024 |
6 and 8 Fountain Place, 2400 Fountain Place, 2304 Industrial Drive |
4/11/2024 |
4/17/2024 |
120 Perkins, 136 E Perkins, and 802 Emmerson |
3/26/2024 |
3/28/2024 |
2600, 2700, and 2800 Blocks of West Main Street |
3/19/2024 |
3/21/2024 |
ALL of Turner Drive, ALL of E. Bishop Avenue from Old Centralia Road to 2833 Bishop Avenue, ALL of Centralia Road from Turner Drive going North to 2117 Centralia Road, ALL of E. Meadows Drive, N. Meadows Drive, E. Grant Meadows Drive and 14504 N Old Union Road |
3/18/2024 |
3/21/2024 |
500 Block of s. 25th St., 600 S. 25th St., and 2400 Block of Logan St. |
3/14/2024 |
3/15/2024 |
ALL of Old Centralia Road from Highland View to Turner Drive |
3/11/2024 |
3/21/2024 |
2016 College |
3/11/2024 |
3/12/2024 |
1200, 1221, 1301, and 1308 Wilshire |
3/7/2024 |
3/8/2024 |
ALL of E. Meadows Drive, ALL of N. Meadows Drive, ALL of E. Grant Meadows, 14504 N. Old Union Road, and N. Centralia Lane & Centralia Road from Turner Drive to E. Meadows Drive |
2/15/2024 |
2/21/2024 |
ALL of Blueberry Hill |
2/14/2024 |
2/15/2024 |
1000 & 1100 Blocks of Lamar |
2/9/2024 |
2/13/2024 |
1000 & 1100 Blocks of S. 21st Street |
2/2/2024 |
2/6/2024 |
1700 & 1800 Blocks of Warren Ave.; ALL of N. Highland East; ALL of N. Highland Dr. & 1208 Wilshire Dr. |
2/2/2024 |
2/7/2024 |
333 Potomac Blvd - Rend Lake Marketplace-All of the North Building, 400 and 410 Potomac |
2/2/2024 |
2/3/2024 |
700 Block of S. 24th Street |
1/30/2024 |
1/31/2024 |
300 & 400 Blocks of Bell and 1220 Welkins |
1/25/2024 |
1/30/2024 |
700 Block of S. 29th Street |
1/19/2024 |
1/23/2024 |
1811, 1815 & 1819 Warren Ave, 1208 Wilshire, and ALL of N Highland Dr. |
1/18/2024 |
1/19/2024 |
1500 Main Street and 1412 Harrison |
1/17/2024 |
1/19/2024 |
3100 & 3200 Blocks of Lime and #65 & #69 Cherry |
1/11/2024 |
1/17/2024 |
1000 & 1100 Blocks of Conger Avenue |
1/10/2024 |
1/12/2024 |
5001 South 11th Street |
1/5/2024 |
1/9/2024 |
100 Block N 9th Street |
12/28/2023 |
1/3/2024 |
Boil Water Orders
Boil water orders are issued when an event has occurred that could possibly compromise the quality of the water. A boil water order does not mean that the water has been compromised, but the possibility exists.
To view boil water orders from 2017-2023, please visit the Boil Water Order Archival Document.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a boil order mean?
It means the water that comes out of the tap has or could have germs that can make you sick. This could be due to equipment failure, broken/leaking pipes, or low water pressure in the water system.
I have already drank the water. Will I get sick?
Most people who happen to drink this water will not get sick. If you do get sick, the symptoms are similar to food poisoning: nausea, diarrhea, cramps, and possibly a mild fever. If you are concerned about your health or the health of a family member, contact your healthcare provider.
How long will the boil order last?
The boil order will remain in effect until laboratory sampling confirms that the water quality has not been affected.
How do I boil water?
Fill a pot with water and bring it to a rolling boil for at least five minutes before being used.
Can I wash my hands with this water?
In many situations, you can use tap water and soap to wash your hands. Follow the guidance of your local public health officials or emergency managers. Be sure to scrub your hands with soap and water (warm or cold) for 20 seconds and rinse them well under running water. It is important to dry your hands completely with a towel or by letting them air dry.
Can I use my coffee maker, ice machine, or water/soda dispenser?
Do not use water from any appliance connected to your water lines. This includes the water and ice dispensers in your refrigerator/freezer. Most kitchen and household water filters typically do not remove or kill all bacteria or viruses. Use bottled or boiled water to make coffee, tea, lemonade, and ice.
Can I wash fruits, vegetables, and food preparation surfaces with my water?
No. Wash fruits, vegetables, and food preparation surfaces with bottled or boiled water. Use bottled or boiled water that has cooled to cook food.
What should I do about feeding my baby?
Use powdered or concentrated baby formula with bottled or boiled water. Wash and sterilize bottles and nipples before use in bottled or boiled water. If you are breastfeeding, you can clean the breast area with soap and bottled or boiled water that has cooled prior to feeding.
Can I wash my dishes with tap water?
Household dishwashers are generally safe to use. If possible, set your dishwasher so it is using a hot water cycle or sanitizing cycle. To wash dishes by hand, wash and rinse the dishes as you normally would using hot water. In a separate basin soak the rinsed dishes in a mixture of one teaspoon of unscented liquid bleach for each gallon of water. Let the dishes soak for at least one minute and air dry completely before using them again.
Can I wash my clothes in the water?
Yes, it is safe to do laundry as usual.
Can I take a shower or bath in this water?
Yes, it is safe to shower or bathe but be careful not to swallow any water. Instruct children not to put the water in their mouths when they are bathing. Extra precautions should be taken when bathing infants. Use bottled water or boiled water that has cooled before use.
Can my pets drink the water?
Pets can get sick from the same contaminants as people. It is a good idea to give them bottled or boiled water that has been cooled. Contact you local pet store or vet for more information.
Is it safe to water my garden or house plants?
Yes, you can use tap water for household plants and gardens.
Contact Information
Public Works Office
1201 Casey Avenue
Mount Vernon IL 62864
See on map: Google Maps
Phone: (618) 242-6853
Fax: (618) 242-6861
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
After Hours/Emergency
Call: (618) 242-2131
Matt Fauss
Public Works Director
Email: matt.fauss@mtvernon.com
Stephen Talley
Assistant Public Works Director
Email: stephen.talley@mtvernon.com