The community of Lake Iroquois in southwestern Iroquois County is under a boil order until further notice.

Lake Iroquois' maintenance department reported Monday afternoon that the boil order is a result of a water main being damaged and subsequently draining the water tower.

Until the boil order is lifted, Lake Iroquois residents should use boiled or bottled water for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes and food preparation. That will kill any bacteria or other organisms that might be present in the water.

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