Boil order issued for Winthrop Harbor after emergency water main repair, officials say

WINTHROP HARBOR, Ill. (WLS) -- A water boil order issued for a northern suburb following a water main repair.

The order is in effect for Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, the town announced Saturday.

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Crews made an emergency water main repair to restore water service on Charles Avenue and 9th Street from Ellis Avenue to Charles Avenue, Winthrop Harbor officials said.

A boil order remains in effect for the area until water quality testing in completed.

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"Residents should boil all water used for drinking, cooking, or brushing teeth until further notice," officials said in a statement.

No further information was immediately available.