Boil Advisory Issued After Water Main Break South of Marshall

Saline County Public Water Supply District No.3 warns customers to boil water until repairs are completed.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 8:27pm

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The Saline County Public Water Supply District No.3 has issued a boil advisory for customers in the southern portion of the district after a water main break south of Marshall. Crews are working to repair the break along Route H near the Napton area, but it is unknown how long the repairs will take. With a loss of water pressure reported throughout the system, including within the city of Nelson, the district is advising customers who have lost service or have low water pressure to boil their water for three minutes before consuming it.

Why it matters

Water main breaks can lead to contamination of the water supply, posing a public health risk. Boil advisories are a common precautionary measure to ensure the safety of the water until repairs are completed and the system is fully restored.

The details

The Saline County Public Water Supply District No.3 issued the boil advisory after a water main break was reported along Route H near the Napton area south of Marshall. The break has caused a loss of water pressure throughout the district's system, including in the city of Nelson.

  • The water main break occurred on April 3, 2026.

The players

Saline County Public Water Supply District No.3

The local water utility responsible for providing water services to customers in the southern portion of the district, including the city of Nelson.

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What’s next

The district says it will provide further updates as the repairs to the water main continue.

The takeaway

This boil advisory highlights the importance of maintaining and repairing critical water infrastructure to ensure the reliable and safe delivery of water to local communities.