Water main break closes section of southbound Plum Street in Hutchinson
City officials confirm tap water remains safe to use without boiling
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Sign up freeHUTCHINSON, Kan. — A water main break shut down a section of a Hutchinson roadway Sunday, though city officials assured residents their tap water remains safe to drink and use.
The rupture closed southbound Plum Street between 15th and 17th avenues, the City of Hutchinson announced on its official Facebook page. Barricades have been placed in the area, and the southbound lanes will remain closed until further notice while utility crews repair the damaged infrastructure.
Despite the disruption, the city confirmed a boil water advisory is not required, meaning residents in surrounding neighborhoods do not need to boil their water before use.
Water main breaks can sometimes drop system pressure enough to risk bacterial contamination, prompting health officials to issue boil orders. Hutchinson's water system avoided those issues, allowing residents to continue normal use as repairs continue.
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