News Flash

UPDATE: SATURDAY, MARCH 1 at 6:00 AM: The precautionary water boil advisory has been lifted. All affected Valparaiso City Utilities customers have been notified and may resume utilizing their tap water for all purposes. No further action is needed. Thank you for your patience.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28 at 11:00 AM: Valparaiso City Utilities informs the public that the first set of water testing for bacteria from yesterday's brief service interruption have passed. As a precaution, a second set of water samples will be tested, and the utility expects to lift the precautionary boil advisory in the morning, Saturday, March 1. All those directly affected will be notified via social media and AlertMedia (text/email/phone).

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27 at 4:57 AM: The water main break has been repaired successfully. The precautionary boil advisory is still in effect.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26: Valparaiso City Utilities field service crews responded to a water main break, and due to a failure of a major valve repair on a strategic water transmission main, customers may have experienced low water pressure or a complete interruption in their water service. Due to the interruption of water service, a precautionary boil advisory will be issued to all residents and business owners along Glendale Blvd, and all other water customers south of Glendale in the shaded area of the map below. This includes all water customers south of US HWY 30 as well. 

If you are in doubt of where you are located geographically, follow the precautionary boil advisory. 

The water microbiology laboratory will conduct the necessary testing to assure the water passes the required bacteria testing. The boil advisory will last approximately 48 hours and may be extended if additional testing is needed. 

It is recommended that all cooking and drinking water be brought to a complete boil for five (5) minutes before using. Please continue to boil all cooking and drinking water until we notify you that it is no longer necessary. 

For further information regarding boil advisories, please call our Customer Service Center at 219 462 6174 or visit our website under www.valparaisoutilities.org (FAQs “What should I do when a boil advisory is issued”).