Water Boil Advisory Issued for Northwest Indianapolis and Boone County After Main Break
Residents in Northwest Indianapolis and Boone County are advised to boil their water for 72 hours following a main water break that caused a loss of pressure.
Indianapolis, IN, October 13, 2026 — A precautionary water boil advisory has been issued for residents in Northwest Indianapolis and Boone County. The advisory follows a significant main water break that resulted in a loss of water pressure in the affected areas.
Officials are advising all customers within the impacted zone to boil their water for at least three minutes before consumption for a period of 72 hours. This measure is a standard precaution taken when water pressure drops below a certain threshold to prevent potential contamination of the drinking water supply.
The duration of the advisory is set at 72 hours, commencing from the time the pressure has been restored and the system has been flushed. During this period, residents should use boiled water for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, and washing dishes. Water used for bathing or showering is generally considered safe, as are general cleaning purposes.
The exact location and cause of the main water break were not immediately available. Further details regarding the repair timeline and when the advisory will be lifted are expected to be released by the relevant water utility authorities.
Residents experiencing issues or seeking more specific information about their service area are encouraged to contact their local water provider. The contractor responsible for repairs was not identified in the initial reports.
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