ST. LOUIS (KMOX) - A water main break in downtown St. Louis is under control after it flooded a street and left some unable to access water in their homes.
Workers tell KMOX a 30-inch water main broke near Tucker Boulevard and Lucas Avenue and water was seen flooding the streets around 7:30 this morning. The water reached parts of Soulard, according to Fox 2.
St. Louis Alderman Jack Coatar says water service is being impacted from areas of downtown all the way to south side Soulard.
There is now a precautionary boil order for customers inside a large chunk of St. Louis city. This affects customers west of I-70, south of Palm/Natural Bridge, north of Chouteau Avenue, and east of Jefferson Avenue. Here is a map of the affected area supplied by the City of St. Louis Water Division:
Water service is restored in these areas, but water pressure fell below acceptable levels. The boil water order is in effect until further notice.
Here are the guidelines of a precautionary boil order from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources:
What precautions should I take if under a boil water order or advisory?
The following steps need to be taken:
Boil water vigorously for three minutes prior to use. Use only water that has been boiled for drinking, diluting fruit juices, all other food preparation and brushing teeth.
Dispose of ice cubes and do not use ice from a household automatic ice maker. Remake ice cubes with water that has been boiled.
Disinfect dishes and other food contact surfaces by immersion for at least one minute in clean tap water that contains one teaspoon of unscented household bleach per gallon of water.
Note: Let water cool sufficiently before drinking (approximately 110 degrees F).
Do I need to boil bath water?
Water used for bathing does not generally need to be boiled. Supervision of children is necessary while bathing or using backyard pools so water is not ingested. Persons with cuts or severe rashes may wish to consult their physicians.
Here's video of the break:
We will provide updates as more information becomes available.
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