Boil water advisory for Sheridan next week

Indiana American Water to tie-in service from new water treatment plant

Indiana American Water (INAW) announced Thursday that water treatment services in Sheridan will begin switching over to INAW’s new, technologically advanced water treatment plant that has been under construction for the past year on the town’s northeast side.

The exact time is unknown, but INAW project managers anticipate it will take place in the late afternoon or early evening on Tuesday, July 30.

INAW does not anticipate a system shutdown or interruption in water service. However, as a normal process when a new facility is placed in service, the company will issue a 24-hour Boil Water Advisory after connections to the system are completed.

Customers can visit INAW’s “alerts” section at indianaamwater.com to see the latest advisories, or they can log onto their “MyWater” account to sign up to receive direct email or text messages.

An official opening of the water treatment facility is expected to take place later this year.

About Boil Water Advisories

As a precaution, customers in the affected area are advised to drink and cook with tap water only after boiling it for approximately three minutes after service is restored. Tap water can be used for washing, bathing, and other common uses.

During the boil water advisory, the water company performs a series of tests to determine if the water meets regulatory drinking water standards.

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) mandates precautionary boil advisories to ensure high-quality water in the event water pressure drops below 20 pounds per square inch (psi) in any part of a distribution system. According to company officials, boil advisories are issued as a precaution with a customer’s best interests in mind. It’s possible, but unlikely, that bacteria could enter the water system when pressure in the line drops below 20 psi.

During the boil water advisory, the water company performs a series of tests to determine if the water meets regulatory drinking water standards. Precautionary boil water notices usually last from 18 to 24 hours.