Boil-water order in effect for area of Cape Girardeau

A boil-water order is in effect until 8 a.m. Thursday for part of the city of Cape Girardeau, according to an advisory from the city government.

The order covers the area north of Bertling Street from Big Bend Road west to Cambridge Drive, including Greenbrier Drive, El Rio Drive, Old Sprigg Street, Lakewood Drive, Lakeshore Drive, Cape Rock Village and Old Sprigg Street north to Kelly Court.

An 8-inch water main broke at the intersection of Old Sprigg Street and Lexington Avenue on Tuesday, causing water pressure to drop and triggering the precautionary boil order. People in the area should boil water for three minutes prior to use, if the water is to be ingested. One teaspoon of unscented household bleach should be used per gallon of water used for cleaning purposes, such as washing dishes.

Water used for bathing doesn't generally need to be boiled, but children should be supervised while bathing so they don't swallow the water.

For more information call the City of Cape Girardeau Water Division at 651-6280.