Cedar Rapids issues precautionary boil advisory
The City of Cedar Rapids has issued a Precautionary Boil Advisory for customers in Northeast Cedar Rapids, specifically addresses near the 600-800 blocks of 36th Street Northeast and 3600 E Avenue NE. This advisory, issued on September 10, 2026, is due to a water main rupture causing dirt and gravel to enter the main, creating a risk for bacteria contamination. Residents are advised to boil water for at least 1 minute before consumption.
- Location
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Country
- 🇺🇸 USA
- Start
- 01/09/2026, 02:00
- End
- Ongoing
- Event type
- Boil water advisory, Microbiological
- Status
- Active
- Region
- Iowa
- Last updated
Timeline
- · Alert first recorded
- · Start according to source
- · Record last updated
What to do now
- 1Bring water to a rolling boil for at least 3 minutes before drinking.
- 2Use boiled water for tooth brushing, ice cubes and baby food.
- 3Run dishwasher at 60 degrees or higher, or boil dishes.
- 4Protect infants, elderly and immunocompromised people first.
Sources
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