CAT Tracks for August 20, 2009
CAIRO BOIL WATER ORDER

Waaaaay late with this "NEWS FLASH"...

I didn't find out until 3 p.m. Thursday...and have been busy since.

According to a poster on "Cairo Topix" who seemed to know...the order is in effect until 8 p.m. on Friday night.

From Illinois American Water...

Link to Original Story

Press Release:

Illinois American Water Issues Boil Order Advisory for Customers in Cairo Cairo, Ill.(August 20, 2009)– Illinois American Water has issued a boil order advisory for its Cairo District. Customers should bring their water to a rolling boil for 5 minutes before using for drinking or cooking. Water is OK for bathing, washing and other common uses.

This boil order advisory is being issued in accordance with Illinois EPA regulations. Anytime water pressure drops below 20 pounds per square inch in any part of a community’s distribution system, a boil order must be issued as a precaution to protect customers.

During this precautionary boil water advisory, Illinois American Water will perform a series of tests to ensure the water supply meets regulatory drinking water standards. This boil order advisory is expected to last no longer than 36 hours. For more information please call Illinois American Water’s 24 hour customer service line at 1-800-422-2782.

About Illinois American Water

Illinois American Water, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to more than 1.2 million people. American Water also operates a customer service center in Alton and a quality control and research laboratory in Belleville.

Founded in 1886, American Water is the largest investor-owned U.S. water and wastewater utility company. With headquarters in Voorhees, N.J., the company employs more than 7,000 dedicated professionals who provide drinking water, wastewater and other related services to approximately 15 million people in 32 states and Ontario, Canada. More information can be found by visiting www.amwater.com.