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Fox River Grove Under Emergency Boil Order

The village has experienced several water main breaks and is asking residents to boil drinking water until the issue is resolved.

The Fox River Grove Water Department has placed a boil order in effect immediately for the entire community.

 The Village water system has experienced multiple main breaks. Water Department staff is working to make the appropriate repairs.

As a precautionary measure the EPA requires notification to boil drinking water for 5 minutes and allow water to cool prior to use and until satisfactory water quality results have been received by the laboratory. 

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Please allow a minimum of 48 hours until the test results are received. We will notify you upon receipt of satisfactory lab results.

Notification will be made once the boil order has been lifted.

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If you have any questions please call Assistant Superintendent of Water & Sewer, Tim Zintl at 847-639-8360 or the Fox River Grove Village Hall at 847 639-3170.

Source: Fox River Grove Police Department


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