Godfrey Residents Face Boil Water Advisory During Hydrant Repairs

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Illinois American Water has issued an urgent boil water order for a portion of Godfrey, Illinois as crews begin emergency repairs on a hydrant on Vinca Drive. Residents in the affected area may experience service interruptions or low water pressure, and the repairs are expected to take about two hours. The company is advising residents to boil any water used for drinking or cooking for 5 minutes, while water is safe for bathing, washing, and other common uses.

Why it matters

Boil water advisories are an important public health measure to ensure the safety of a community's water supply, especially when there are issues with the water infrastructure that could potentially lead to contamination. This advisory impacts residents in Godfrey, a suburb of the Alton metropolitan area, highlighting the need for proactive maintenance and repair of critical water systems.

The details

The boil water order was issued on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 as Illinois American Water crews began emergency repairs on a hydrant on Vinca Drive. The work was scheduled to start at 1:30 pm and last around 2 hours. During this time, residents in the affected area (highlighted in red on a map provided by the company) may experience service interruptions or low water pressure.

• The boil water order was issued on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
• The repair work on the hydrant on Vinca Drive was scheduled to begin at 1:30 pm on February 10, 2026.
• The repairs were expected to take around 2 hours to complete.

What’s next

Illinois American Water said it will notify affected residents when the boil water order is lifted.