Water main reported broken at Ameren site

CHAMPAIGN – Ameren crews working to remove contaminated soil at the Fifth and Hill streets site reportedly have ruptured a water main, cutting off water service to an undetermined area.

The water company has reportedly provided bottled water to some households, along with a warning that after the main break is repaired, it will take a further 36 hours to purge contamination from the line.

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