Boil order issued for part of Monmouth

MONMOUTH, Ill. (KWQC) - Part of Monmouth is under a boil order Monday afternoon.

The area north of Broadway, south of Detroit Avenue, between roughly B Street and Main Street are under a boil order because of a large water main break, according to a media release.

The order includes blocks along Clinton, Boston and Archer avenues within the boundaries.

People in the impacted areas have to boil all water used for:

• Drinking
• Cooking
• Brushing your teeth
• Making ice
• Preparing formula
• Washing fruits and vegetables

Officials said water needs to be boiled for at least a minute and cooled.

The boil order will be in effect until tests confirm that the water is safe.