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Moline boil order between Avenue of the Cities and John Deere Road lifted

Just over a day after a water main break began a boil order and street closure, the City of Moline announced that the issue had been resolved.

MOLINE, Ill. —

Update - December 23, 11:41 a.m.

Just over a day after it began, the City of Moline has lifted the boil order, announced in social media posts published at 11:41 a.m.

The announcement comes after water samples from the area were test for microbiological safety and found to be safe once again.

The boil order in the area of Avenue of the Cities issued on Wednesday, Dec. 22 has been lifted. Water samples...

Posted by Moline, IL - Official City Government on Thursday, December 23, 2021

Original story

A major failure of the 16” cast iron water main on 38th Avenue, east of 41st Street, in Moline occurred early today, December 22.  

As a result, a wide area of Moline is under a boil order until further notice.

The failure caused a low pressure event in the water system serving the area of Moline, from east of 41st Street to the East Moline border, and from Avenue of the Cities to John Deere Road. Check out this map to see if you've been affected.

Credit: City of Moline

All Moline water customers within the designated area are under a precautionary water boil advisory until further notice.   

There is also a resulting road closure near the site of the break, at the eastbound side of 38th Avenue at 41st Street, across from Panera Bread.

Any questions or concerns can be addressed through the City of Moline Water Department at 309-524-2300. 

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