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Due to a water main break that occurred in Skokie earlier this morning
 The precautionary Water Boil Order remains in effect for residents on the Northwest side of Evanston until further notice. This measure ensures the safety of our drinking water and allows time for sufficient testing.
Warming Center
For those impacted by the boil order, please note that the Robert Crown Community Center, located at 1801 Main St., is open as a warming center until 10 p.m. this evening. The Center will reopen at 6 a.m. tomorrow.
The American Red Cross has provided the City with a bottled water supply available for pick-up at this location for those within the impacted boil order area. Limit one case per household to ensure that supplies are available to as many families as possible.
Water Testing
The City’s Water Production Bureau is actively testing the water supply to ensure its safety and quality. Currently, there is no evidence that Evanston's water system has been contaminated due to the water main break in Skokie.
The map below details in red the areas that remain under a precautionary boil order. If your location is not marked in red, you may still experience fluctuations in water pressure due to the ongoing impacts; however, rest assured that the water in your area has been confirmed safe for all uses. Reduced water pressure is a common occurrence in such situations.
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311 Center Extended Hours
The City’s 311 Center has extended its hours of operation through 9 p.m. this evening and will reopen on Saturday, Feb. 15 at 7 a.m. For questions, concerns, or additional information, please call/text 847-448-4311 or simply dial 3-1-1 while in Evanston.
Traffic Update
East Prairie, from Golf to Lyons, remains closed as a work zone.
Traffic closures are in place for North and Southbound traffic from Golf Rd. to Church St., Eastbound Church St. at Ewing Ave., and Southbound East Prairie Rd. at Church St.
Water Main Repair Progress
Interested in staying up-to-date on the water main repair progress? Refer to the Village of Skokie’s Boil Order Alert News Updates.
For City of Evanston updates, visit cityofevanston.org/boilorder. Community members are encouraged to subscribe to the EvanstonAlerts emergency notification system.
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