Boil water order issued for parts of Berrien County

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A boil water order has been issued for parts of northern Berrien County

A boil water order has been issued for parts of northern Berrien County on Tuesday, March 25, 2008. (WSBT file photo)

By Jim Pinkerton

Story Created: Mar 25, 2008 at 2:16 PM EDT

Story Updated: Mar 26, 2008 at 7:13 PM EDT

ST. JOSEPH, Mich. — A boil water order has been issued for several townships and villages in Berrien County and is expected to be in effect for at least the next 48 hours.

Residents in Lincoln Charter Township, St. Joseph Charter Township, Royalton Township, Shoreham Village, and Stevensville Village should boil their water for at least 2 minutes and let cool to room temperature before using.

The city has been experiencing a drop in water pressure since 1 p.m. after a power outage in downtown St. Joseph Tuesday afternoon. The water treatment plant's backup power generator was not working at the time.

Wednesday, Mar 26 at 9:38 AM Anna wrote ...

I have been boiling my water before washing dishes as well. Not sure if it's needed, but I'd rather be on the safe side. It is a time consuming process though...

Tuesday, Mar 25 at 9:32 PM Tom wrote ...

I like the "don't drink until romm temperature" part.

Tuesday, Mar 25 at 7:10 PM Mary Jo Roth wrote ...

I am concerend with the time of day this happened, because I like others used tap water in both drinking & cooking. How will I wash dishes? Do I still use tap water? Please advise.

Tuesday, Mar 25 at 5:43 PM kathy wrote ...

what about people who have been drinking the water and did not know till 4pm?

Tuesday, Mar 25 at 4:57 PM dehydrated wrote ...

I gave up drinking water years ago. but that fact that i can't use any ice for my whiskey really torques me off!

Tuesday, Mar 25 at 4:24 PM Michelle wrote ...

Not for 48 hours. You might have to go buy some bottled water...Also, on a side note make sure you don't use your ice machine either.

Tuesday, Mar 25 at 3:36 PM Mitchell wrote ...

I Would like to know when we can drink water because that is all I drink

Tuesday, Mar 25 at 3:18 PM Michelle wrote ...

There IS a boil order for all of St. Joseph, St. Joseph township, and anyone who uses the St. Joe water system!!!!

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