White Oaks, Dalhousie subdivisions water restored; boil water alert in effect

The White Oaks and Dalhousie subdivisions were without water service this morning, Cape Girardeau city officials said.

The loss of water service occurred about 7:30 a.m. as crews worked to install a new 12-inch water line in connection with the Bloomfield Road project, according to Jessica Sexton with the city's public information office.

Residents need to boil their water as a precaution.

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