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Lake Forest Lifts Citywide Boil Order After Water Main Break

Tests confirmed the supply is safe following Friday's pressure drop across the system.

Overview

  • City officials lifted the advisory at 6 a.m. Sunday after receiving laboratory results.
  • The break at Waukegan Road and Westleigh Road was repaired Saturday and pressure returned to normal.
  • The precaution covered the entire city because low pressure can allow contaminants into pipes.
  • Residents may choose to run cold and hot taps for five minutes each to flush internal plumbing, officials said.
  • During the advisory, people were instructed to boil water for at least three minutes before drinking, cooking, or brushing teeth.