Water Main Break in Orland Hills Friday Morning

A water main break in Orland Hills has been found and crews are working to repair the problem this morning.

The water is being tested, according to a company spokesperson. Customers have been notified and information has been posted to the village website.

The water main break in Illinois American Water’s Orland Hills service area has resulted in customers experiencing a loss in water service or pressure. As of 11:15 a.m., 90 percent of affected customers have had water service restored.

The street boundaries of the area include north of 171st Street, south of 159th Street, east of U.S. Route 45 and west of 88th Avenue in Orland Hills.

A boil-water order is advised for the affected area.

Crews are on site and working as quickly and as safely as possible to restore service, according to Illinois American Water.

Here is more information from the water company:

If customers have lost water service, this boil order will be in effect once service is restored. A boil water order will be in effect until water quality samples confirm that the water is safe for consumption. Any water to be used for drinking or cooking should be brought to a rolling boil for 5 minutes prior to consumption. Water is OK for bathing, washing and other common uses.

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

It is standard procedure for a boil water order to be in effect for 36 hours after water service is restored. Customers are being notified of this boil water order via media outreach, customer calls, and Illinois American Water website updates at www.illinoisamwater.com.