ESCANABA — Escanaba residents living in the area of the 200-300 blocks of North 16th Street

are under a a boil water advisory. All affected residents received a door hanger regarding the boil advisory. City employees will be door knocking on Tuesday, July 5, and residents should expect low water pressure Wednesday, July 6.

Due to the possibility of unsafe water, residents in that area are directed to start boiling all drinking

This includes water for drinking, making ice cubes, washing foods, brushing teeth, or any other activity involving consumption of water. It is advised to boil water per these instructions: Bring tap water to a solid boil, once the water is steadily boiling, continue to boil for five full minutes, allow to cool and store in a container. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking until further notice.

Once work is complete, mains will be flushed, water tested for bacteriological analysis, and each affected resident will be notified once safe to drink. Once service is restored, if water still remains discolored after 20-30 minutes, please contact the water department.

For any questions or concerns, contact the City of Escanaba Water Department at 906-786-3291.