Drink Up – Rexburg boil order lifted

UPDATE: 10:00 AM, April 24, 2025

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) - In a midmorning update, the local police confirmed that the boil order affecting parts of Rexburg has been lifted.

"Water sample test results have been returned clean," said the Rexburg Police Department on its Facebook page.

The boil order, the result of a pressure loss caused by a waterline rupture on 2nd E ruptured over the weekend, affected homes and residences in the area between Fairview Avenue and South Millhollow Road.

UPDATE: 5:00 PM, April 23, 2025

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) - Parts of Rexburg remain under a boil order after a waterline on 2nd E ruptured over the weekend. According to representatives from the City of Rexburg, they are still awaiting the results of a water test, which could take up to 24 hours.

The City of Rexburg anticipates they'll be able to either lift the boil order at 10 AM on Thursday, April 24, or provide an update on their progress to the community.

UPDATE:

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) - As of 11:50 AM Wednesday, Parts of Rexburg remain under a boil order after a waterline on 2nd E ruptured over the weekend.

A Water Sample Test has been taken, according to the Rexburg Police Department.

"The test takes a full 24 hours until a result can be given," said Rexburg PD in a post on Facebook. "The Boil Advisory will remain in effect until we have a final result. We will send another update tomorrow."

ORIGINAL:

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI)—As of Wednesday morning, Parts of Rexburg remain under a boil order after a waterline on 2nd E ruptured over the weekend.

Crews worked overnight to restore water pressure and place a temporary fix on Tuesday. However, according to the City of Rexburg, a larger issue was discovered while attempting to fix the line. This issue created the need for an urgent repair, says the city.

"Due to the loss of pressure, a boil order advisory was placed in effect for those who have lost pressure," writes the public works department. "Please note that the advisory can not be lifted until such time that water pressure returns, has been tested, and adequately determined to be safe. See the Boil Order Below for more information."

Local News 8 will update this story as the boil order is lifted or changes occur.

The boil order is currently affecting the area between Fairview Avenue and South Millhollow Road.

Public Works Crews are requesting that residents continue to limit water use to prevent further contamination and flow of water in the system.

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