Elkhart city officials have instituted a boil order for homes and business in and around downtown Elkhart after a water main break was detected Tuesday afternoon.
The order affects the following streets, which are mostly on the southwest side of downtown.
- W Lexington Ave from the St Joseph River through S 2nd St
- W High St from Franklin Ct through S 2nd St
- Franklin St from Franklin Ct through S 2nd St
- W Marion St from Franklin Ct through S 2nd St
- Harrison St from Franklin Ct through S 2nd St
- S 5th St from W Lexington Ave to Harrison St
- S 4th St from W Lexington Ave to Harrison St
- S 3rd St from W Lexington Ave to Harrison St
- S 2nd St from W Lexington Ave to Harrison St
- Vistuala St from W High St to Jackson Pl
The city encourages restaurants in the affected area to contact the Elkhart County Health Department at (574) 875-3391. Officials advise residents to boil water from the municipal system for 3 minutes and letting it cool before consumption.