Boil Orders

The Department of Utilities will post information containing the location of the boil order and what steps residents should take during and following the boil order to ensure safety.  Boil orders will be posted on the City of Quincy website and Facebook page.

The following information will be helpful if you are affected by a boil order:

  • Boil water vigorously for 3 minutes prior to use for drinking and cooking. This should be done until the boil order has been lifted.

  • Dispose of ice cubes from ice makers until the boil order has been lifted.

  • Disinfect food contact surfaces (dishes, cooking utensils, pans, etc.) by immersing them in clean tap water that contains one teaspoon of unscented household bleach per gallon for 1 minute.

  • Water used for bathing does not to be boiled prior to use.

  • Normal precautionary boil orders will be for 48 hours.

  • The Department of Utilities is required to test for chlorine residuals and bacteria in the affected area prior to lifting a boil order.  If the test results do not show proper amount of chlorine and bacteria, the boil order will be extended.

  • If good test results are received prior to the 48 hour time frame, the boil order will be lifted.

If you have questions or concerns concerning boil orders, please call 217-228-4580.

Current Boil Orders:

*If there are no current boil orders, this area will appear blank*

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