Boil advisory for parts of Maryland Heights, Bridgeton and Earth City due to water main break

Missouri American Water says around 13,000 customers are affected by the boil order due to a water main break. The order is expected to last until Monday.

MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. — A precautionary boil advisory has been made Saturday for parts of Maryland Heights, Bridgeton and Earth City after a water main break.

Missouri American Water said around 13,000 customers are under the boil order due to low water pressure from a 3-foot water main break.

The company said impacted customers should bring water to a rolling boil for at least 3 minutes before consuming it.

Customers were notified at around 2:45 p.m. and the repair is expected to take 16-18 hours to complete, though the advisory is expected to last for 48 hours or until Monday.

For more information and to check if you live in the affected area, you can visit Missouri American Water’s website.