Boil-water order issued for some in Southern Illinois

All areas of Alexander and Union counties and Pulaski County north of Ullin served by Southwater are under a boil-water order until further notice, according to plant operator Ricky McGovern.

McGovern said the order stemmed from a water main break that occurred about 1:40 p.m. Wednesday.

Repairs were expected to be completed Wednesday night. The boil order will remain in place until a sample of the water can be tested.

The test takes more than 24 hours to complete and results aren't expected until Friday afternoon, McGovern said.