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Rural Wabash County Water District to Begin Flushing Hydrants October 26th.

Tuesday, October 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Rural Wabash County Water District will begin flushing hydrants throughout the entire district on Monday, October 26, 2020 continuing through the week until completed. It is not uncommon to notice a dip in water pressure and sometimes a slight discoloration of... Read More.

Grayville City Council Tackles Bulk Water Operation Monday Night

Tuesday, September 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

“We’re no longer in a society where the honor system works.”Those the words from Mayor Travis Thompson Monday night at the Grayville City Council meeting. The water meters show he’s on the money. The bulk water operation is on an honor system currently and... Read More.

Carmi City Council Attempting for New Grant to Address Water Line Improvements Needed in Hillsdale Area

Wednesday, September 16 by Jc Tinsley

After a Fast Track grant effort failed and with another funding program pending, the Carmi City Council will make another effort to make some needed improvements to what’s come to be known as the Hillsdale... Read More.

Halloween Events Cancelled; Hillsdale Water Line Grant Update; City Refi’s Loan to Free Up $150,000+ in Operating Cash; More from September 1st Carmi City Council Meeting

Wednesday, September 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi City Council met for about a half hour Tuesday evening approving another pay request for the recently completed Industrial Drive Project. This pay request, for $29,007.03 goes to Samron Midwest Contracting out of Murphysboro, IL.Jim Brown of Brown and Roberts Engineering was... Read More.

Illinois American Water to Begin Annual Maintenance Program

Tuesday, August 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

This week, Illinois American Water will begin its an annual maintenance program, which includes testing and flushing fire hydrants in addition to a temporary change in water treatment. This work is not related to the coronavirus. This work supports continued water quality and fire... Read More.

Norris City Village Board Agrees to Raise Water Rates at Monday Night’s Meeting

Tuesday, August 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Norris City Village Board met for its regular monthly meeting last night.The board agreed to raise rates because of next year’s water project for all water customers, to begin on January 1st. In-town and rural residents will see a one dollar increase for... Read More.

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Boil Order for Carmi Water Customers Lifted

Monday, July 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Boil Order for the 1000 block of West Main Street, West side of College Blvd, Montgomery Circle, and April Ave has been lifted as of Sunday afternoon.

Boil Order Lifted for Saline Valley District Water Customers

Friday, July 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The boil order that was in effect for Saline Valley Water District Customers in the Battleford Road Area has been lifted as of Friday morning.

The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal and Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Remind Caregivers to Supervise Children During Water Activities

Thursday, July 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – As temperatures continue to rise, many Illinoisans are looking for ways to cool off. While many pools and beaches are closed this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, home pools, either permeant or pop-up, are still in use. If families plan... Read More.

Water Outage Planned for Portion of Carmi

Wednesday, July 22 by Jc Tinsley

Water Plant Operator for Carmi, Van Scott tells WROY/WRUL News residents should be prepared for a planned water outage on Saturday July 25th. The water outage is expected to begin at 5am and will be so that a crew can replace a fire hydrant. ... Read More.