A section of the The Villages is under a boil order after a major water main break.
Utility crews were on the scene of the water main break throughout most of Tuesday at the intersection of Belle Meade Circle and Poplar Terrace, not far from the Village of Springdale postal station.
Community Watch’s Kathie Wilhelm, the first-ever woman to join the organization, was among those on the site, directing traffic away from the damaged area. It happened to be her last day on the job with Community Watch.
“I picked a doozy for a last day,” she said.
As a result of the water main break, the following addresses are under a boil order until further notice:
17608 – 17750 SE 92nd GRANTHAM TERR
17625 – 17753 SE 92nd GRANTHAM TERR
17600 – 1704 SE 93rd HAWTHORNE AVE
17601-17705 SE 3rd HAWTHORNE AVE
17602- 17670 SE 93rd BUTLER CT
17603-17663 SE 93rd BUTLER CT
17600-17626 SE 93rd CARSON TERR
17629-17717 SE 93rd CARSON TERR
9405-9410 SE 175th DELANCY LANE
9265-9479 SE 176th SAFFOLD ST
9400-9490 SE 176th SAFFOLD ST
17202 SE 86th BELLE MEADE CIR (FIRE STATION 42)
As a precaution, all water used for handwashing, drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, cooking, and washing dishes be boiled briskly for one minute prior to use. All ice cubes should be discarded and only boiled water be used for making ice. As an alternative, bottled water can be used.
This precautionary boil water notice will remain in effect until the problem has been corrected and bacteriological tests show that the water is safe. This usually consists of a two day sampling period to insure safe drinking water.
If you have any questions, you may contact District Utility Customer Service at 750-0000, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or the Water Plant Operator at 753-1756 after hours and on weekends.