UPDATE: Boil Advisory & Water Restriction Issued For Portions Of Great Falls

Sometime early Tuesday morning, residents on the north side of Great Falls experienced a water line break.

The water main break happened near 32nd Avenue NE and Sixth Street.

The City of Great Falls has put out a precautionary boil advisory for the impact areas due to possible contamination.

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Affected Areas In Great Falls

• Skyline addition north of Riverview Drive
• North of Chicago Avenue in Black Eagle
• Northwest of Avenue E
• North to Great Bear Avenue and Eagles Crossing

What To Do If You Experience A Watermain Break

Boil Your Water: To ensure safety, boil your water before consuming it.

This includes drinking, cooking, and brushing your teeth.

It is also recommended that people with compromised immune systems, such as infants or elderly individuals, take extra precautions.

Officials recommend that individuals with compromised immune systems. Seek advice about drinking water from a healthcare professional.

Further guidelines on reducing the risk of infection can be found by calling the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.

What Does This Mean?

This Boil Water Advisory is a precautionary measure.

Residents should boil water for one week before consumption until July 30, 2024.

The city has restored pressure and is repairing the affected water main.

Bacterial water samples are being collected to ensure safety.

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