Alerts October 2026 (worldwide)
206 published alerts, 106 currently active.
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Chesterton: Boil Advisory Extended
This is an urgent notification from Indiana American Water. The Boil Water Advisory issued for Chesterton on 09/29/2026 has been extended for another 24 hours. Customers must continue to bring any water to be used for drinking or cooking to a rolling boil for 3 minutes, while water is acceptable for bathing and other common uses. Update (TPCW, 06.10.2026, 07:30): A new advisory covers Dickson Rd (from 220 to 367 Dickson Rd) and 2156 Denley Rd. This was issued after main line repairs caused water pressure to drop below 20 PSI. All-clear (z93country.com, 06.10.2026, 07:35): A boil water advisory has been lifted for customers located at the intersection of W Hwy 90 and Hwy 1009S to the intersection of Hwy 1009S and Hwy 696, including all side roads, after lab results confirmed water is safe. Update (City of Groveland, 06.10.2026, 09:56): A software issue at Groveland’s Sunshine Water Plant caused a brief outage and pump shutoff. This resulted in temporary low water pressure for neighborhoods along Wilson Lake Parkway and Cherry Lake Road. Testing results are expected Sunday morning. Update (Dean Water Supply, 06.10.2026, 11:45): An advisory issued October 5 affects all Joni Dr. and Gena Dr. addresses due to an emergency leak on a pipe joint. It is anticipated to be lifted on October 6. All-clear (Town of Hurt, 06.10.2026, 16:15): A boil water advisory for the Town of Hurt has been lifted after testing confirmed water quality meets state health department standards. All-clear (Purcellville News Flash, 06.10.2026, 23:21): The Town of Purcellville's boil water advisory, issued September 8, 2026, has been lifted as of September 11, 2026. It was originally due to a broken pipe causing service interruption and loss of water pressure, with lifting confirmed after bacteriological testing and system flushing. Update (Jackson County Water and Sewerage Authority, 08.10.2026, 08:20): Jackson County Water and Sewerage Authority issued an advisory due to discolored water. All-clear (Indiana American Water, 08.10.2026, 15:50): A boil water advisory for Indiana American Water's New Albany service area was lifted on October 7 at 13:30 after water samples confirmed compliance with drinking water regulations. All-clear (publicmedianet.org, 09.10.2026, 20:05): A new advisory in Kalamazoo was implemented September 19 due to E. coli detection, leading to a Tier 1 violation notice from EGLE on September 28. An after-action review on October 8 identified deficiencies and planned infrastructure and notification system improvements. All-clear (Bossier Press-Tribune, 10.10.2026, 19:30): A boil water advisory has been lifted for Village Water System customers on Princeton Road in Shreveport, Louisiana, following tests confirming water is safe for consumption. All-clear (Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), 11.10.2026, 17:36): A boil water advisory has been rescinded for customers located East of Highway 281 in Barton County, City of Great Bend, Kansas. The advisory was issued due to a waterline break and loss of pressure. Lab testing confirmed no bacteriological contamination. All-clear (Jackson County Water and Sewerage Authority, 12.10.2026, 08:10): The Boil Water Advisory for Jackson County has been lifted after water quality testing confirmed the water is safe for normal use. Update (Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), 12.10.2026, 19:40): A boil water advisory has been issued for the City of Syracuse, Hamilton County, north of Avenue B, effective September 11, 2026. It requires boiling water for one minute due to pressure loss and remains in effect until further notice.
Boil Water Advisory Issued in Atlanta Following Cyberattack on Pumping Station
Water service failed for at least 300,000 Atlanta households on July 27 due to a cyberattack that stopped a pumping station, causing a loss of pressure. Authorities advised boiling water before drinking to reduce the risk of contamination. The attack is attributed to cyber actors from Iran.
City of Mount Carroll under boil order
The entire city of Mount Carroll, Illinois, is under a boil order due to a water main break. Officials stated the order will remain in place until Thursday, October 1, 2026, at noon. Residents are advised to use bottled or boiled water for drinking and food preparation.
St. Kanzian: Enterokokken im Trinkwasser festgestellt
In St. Kanzian am Klopeiner See wurden Enterokokken im Trinkwasser festgestellt. Diese mikrobiologische Verunreinigung überschreitet die Grenzwerte für Trinkwasser. Update (vk24.at, 01.10.2026, 13:50): Das Wasser muss bis auf Weiteres für mindestens drei Minuten sprudelnd abgekocht werden. Nicht betroffen von dieser Anordnung sind die Ortschaften Lauchenholz, St. Primus, Steinerberg und Weitendorf. Update (Gemeinde St. Kanzian am Klopeiner See, 03.10.2026, 14:45): Das Abkochgebot betrifft nun alle Bürgerinnen und Bürger der Gemeinde. Entwarnung (kanzian.at, 05.10.2026, 20:15): Erneute Trinkwasseruntersuchungen ergaben unauffällige Werte und sämtliche Leitungen wurden gespült. Das Abkochgebot ist damit aufgehoben.
Boil water notice issued for part of Eastern Quarry, Ebbsfleet Garden City, for third day
Independent Water Networks (IWN) issued a precautionary boil water notice on September 28 for parts of the Eastern Quarry area in Ebbsfleet Garden City, including specific streets like Watt Close and Longhoughton Avenue. Residents are advised to boil water before consumption, food preparation, or teeth brushing due to ongoing investigations into water quality. The notice remains active while extensive water quality sampling is carried out, with bottled water being distributed to affected households.
Willis water outage: Major line break prompts boil notice, bottled water headed to schools
The city of Willis in Montgomery County, Texas, is under a boil water notice following a major water-line break that occurred on Wednesday. Public Works crews are working to restore water service, but the boil notice will remain in effect even after service returns until the system is properly tested and cleared. Bottled water is being provided to Willis ISD campuses and will be distributed to residents on Thursday. Update (click2houston.com, 01.10.2026, 07:45): The water main break caused a loss of pressure. Residents must boil water vigorously for at least two minutes before use for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, and washing hands or face. Update (Houston Chronicle, 01.10.2026, 20:35): The incident involved an eight-inch water main break that occurred Wednesday afternoon. Update (click2houston.com, 01.10.2026, 23:30): Bottled water for residents is available at the North Montgomery County Community Center from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. today. Update (abc13.com, 02.10.2026, 19:30): Water service was restored just after midnight Thursday. Officials anticipate test results on Friday morning. All-clear (Houston Chronicle, 03.10.2026, 07:25): The boil water advisory was lifted Friday afternoon after laboratory testing confirmed the tap water no longer requires boiling following possible bacterial contamination. The public water system has been repaired. All-clear (City of Willis, TX, 03.10.2026, 15:20): The boil water notice was effective October 2, 2026. All-clear (City of Willis, 03.10.2026, 15:25): The resolution to rescind the boil water notice became effective October 2, 2026. Update (communityimpact.com, 03.10.2026, 21:35): The boil water notice has been in effect since September 30. Students are encouraged to bring their own water bottles to campuses. All-clear (KTRK-TV, 03.10.2026, 21:40): All water samples taken after service restoration on Thursday came back negative. Mayor William Brown confirmed there was no indication of contamination. All-clear (City of Willis, 07.10.2026, 18:20): The public water system is now fully compliant with all state and federal drinking water regulations.