Central Iowa Water Association (CIWA) has completed water main repair work south of Pella and crews are currently flushing mains.

A precautionary boil advisory is now in place for the affected area. There are 48 services affected, located south and east of the isolation valve, all in Marion County. Today’s main repair was due to a leak on a 4” main located at the intersection of Jesup Dr & T-17. The isolation valve is located just south of the intersection of Illinois St & T17.

Once flushing has been completed, water samples will be collected, however, laboratory results will not be available for approximately 48 hours. Until then, CIWA cannot confirm the quality of water, therefore a precautionary advisory to boil water has been implemented.

Water may be discolored or cloudy due to flushing. Residents should run cold water faucets for a few minutes until clear water flows. Water should be boiled for one minute and cooled or use bottled water for drinking, cooking, making ice, and brushing teeth. A follow-up notification will be sent when the advisory has been lifted. Those with questions, call the office at 1-800-400-6066.