Boil-water order for northern part of Cape in effect until Wednesday

Monday, April 26, 2010 ~ Updated 3:22 PM

A precautionary boil-water order is in effect in Cape Girardeau until noon on Wednesday for residents of the northern part of the city. Workers are repairing a water line after it was hit by a contractor, said city spokeswoman Nicolette Brennan. Service should be restored by 4 p.m. today, but the city will continue to flush and test water lines.

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