WGEM reported a boil water advisory affecting Illinois. The notice was lifted on October 13, 2026.
StatusLifted
TypeBoil Water Advisory
LocationIllinois
Water systemNot specified
IssuedOctober 8, 2026
LiftedOctober 13, 2026
Reported byWGEM https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiowFBVV95cUxNUklGUWJIZXpKZm16a09INkwyVndENzEzOHlPaUpKcjNZY0hTalYwYjBiYUp0VDNKUW00bEdQR2U0TlE5R1lfZWlWMjRyYnpLVkl6U2tCbnFmelRrVlo3YzhWZmR5ZnJ3Y0oyTUJaLWlhYTNzZDF5dGtIVDNFQlJ4U3JaczRmN29ZOHpoZmUxNXhRQ1NmU1Ezd3BweTd1aFZNNzVB0gGjAUFVX3lxTE1SSUZRYkhlekpmbXprT0g2TDJWd0Q3MTM4eU9pSkpyM1ljSFNqVjBiMGJhSnRUM0pRbTRsR1BHZTROUTlHWV9laVYyNHJiektWSXpTa0JucWZ6VGtWWjdjOFZmZHlmcndjSjJNQlotaWFhM3NkMXl0a0hUM0VCUnhTclpzNGY3b1k4emhmZTE1eFFDU2ZTUTN3cHB5N3VoVk03NUE?oc=5
Details from the source
Notice for , reported by WGEM. Follow the guidance below and confirm details with the official source.
WGEM
Notice for , reported by WGEM. Follow the guidance below and confirm details with the official source.
This notice was found in local news coverage. News reports can lag official updates — confirm the current status with the water system or health department.
What to do now that it is lifted
- Run cold taps for a few minutes (start with the highest faucet in the house) to flush household pipes.
- Throw away ice and drinks made with unboiled water during the advisory; run the ice maker through three cycles.
- Replace refrigerator and point-of-use filter cartridges as the manufacturer recommends.
Always follow the instructions of the issuer — the water system or health authority. This page is an independent summary, not an official notice.
Is the boil water notice for Illinois still in effect?
No. It was lifted on October 13, 2026.