The following information was released byTroy Elless, UMAC, Big Walnut Water, regarding a water main break and boil water advisory:

Due to a water main break Big Walnut Water Customers are being placed on a Boil Water Advisory. 

Crews will be working to correct this problem and it may take some time to for the water to be restored.  Once the water is restored customers are being asked to follow the following instructions.             

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.   

Until we resolve this drinking water problem, we are also asking that you conserve water and only use what is necessary for household and personal needs. 

We appreciate your cooperation during this time and will update you as necessary until the drinking water problem has been solved.  If you have any questions concerning the drinking water problem, please contact Big Walnut Water department.