Boil water in place after temporary fix restores service to nearly 100 homes in Robbins

VILLAGE OF ROBBINS, Ill. (WLS) -- Water has been restored to about 100 homes in southwest suburban Robbins after crews put in a temporary fix.

However, people living in those homes will still need to boil their water and a permanent solution could take time.

The problems began after two recent water main breaks, which was just the latest in a series of breaks.

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Robbins' Mayor Darren Bryant said there have been at least 20 since February. He is now calling for state and federal help to address the problem.

Congressman Bobby Rush said in a statement that this is a "serious issue" and he has arranged a roundtable meeting with state and federal environmental officials.