Rochester Public Utilities Issues Boil Water Advisory for Affected Neighborhood

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Tom Jorgenson, Communications Coordinator
Direct: 507.280.1534 | E-mail: rpucommunications@rpu.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Rochester Public Utilities Issues Boil Water Advisory for Affected Neighborhood

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Rochester Public Utilities (RPU) has issued a Boil Water Advisory for customers in the affected neighborhood due to a water main break.

The advisory applies to customers located in:
Northwest Rochester near the 65th Street Northwest and U.S. Highway 52 corridor. The affected area generally includes neighborhoods and properties along and near 65th Street Northwest, Overland Drive Northwest, Bandel Road Northwest and Boulder Ridge Drive Northwest, including portions of the Boulder Ridge and Overland Pointe areas.

What to do
Until the advisory is lifted, customers in the affected neighborhood should boil all tap water for at least one minute before using it for:

• Drinking
• Cooking or food preparation
• Brushing teeth
• Making ice
• Preparing infant formula

The boiling process kills bacteria and other organisms in water. Tap water for bathing, showering and laundry may continue to be used.

Estimated Resolution Timeline
RPU crews are actively working to resolve the issue and restore normal service conditions as quickly and safely as possible. Water quality testing will be conducted before the advisory is lifted.

Crews began excavation and repair work at approximately 8:30 a.m. today. Assuming repairs and follow-up water quality testing are completed without complications, RPU expects the boil water advisory to be lifted within approximately 36 hours.

Affected customers will be notified once the advisory has ended and water is confirmed safe for normal use.

Customers with questions can contact Rochester Public Utilities at 507-280-1500 or visit rpu.org.

RPU apologizes for the inconvenience and appreciates customers’ patience and cooperation.

About Rochester Public Utilities
As the municipal utility of Rochester, Minn., for over 120 years, RPU has provided high-quality and reliable electricity to more than 59,000 customers, along with water services to over 42,000 customers. RPU is governed by a five-member Utility Board and the Rochester City Council. The utility continually explores innovative technologies to help customers maximize the value of the services they receive, with current initiatives including photovoltaic offerings, wind energy, energy and water-efficient equipment, and electric vehicle charging.