Centralia Issues Boil Order for Part of West McCord and Harting Drive

Residents in affected area advised to boil water before use

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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The City of Centralia has issued a boil order for the area of West McCord from 1552 W. McCord going west to Harting Drive, as well as Watts Lane. Residents in the affected area are advised to boil water before use as a precautionary measure.

Why it matters

Boil orders are issued when there are concerns about the safety of the municipal water supply, often due to potential contamination. Residents in the affected area need to take precautions to ensure their water is safe for drinking, cooking, and other household uses until the order is lifted.

The details

The boil order was issued by the Centralia Public Works Department. Residents in the affected area are advised to bring water to a rolling boil for at least one minute before using it for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, making ice, or other consumptive purposes.

  • The boil order was issued on February 9, 2026.

The players

City of Centralia

The local government responsible for issuing the boil order and managing the municipal water supply.

Centralia Public Works Department

The city department that oversees the water infrastructure and issued the boil order.

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What’s next

The boil order will remain in effect until the Centralia Public Works Department determines the water is safe for consumption and lifts the order.

The takeaway

Residents in the affected area should heed the boil order and take the necessary precautions to ensure their water is safe for use until the order is lifted by the city.