SpartanNash and the City of Grand Rapids will distribute cases of bottled water Monday evening to assist those affected by the ongoing Boil Water Advisory following Sunday’s water main break.
On Monday, March 18, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., impacted residents will be provided one case of water per vehicle at the distribution center at 1635 Leonard St. NE.
Approximately 20,000 residents on the northeast side of town, east of US 131 and north of Hall Street, are currently under the advisory after a water main break Sunday afternoon near Leonard Street NE and Union Avenue.
According to the city, crews have begun repairs and water pressure has been restored.
During a Sunday night press conference, City of Grand Rapids Water System Manager Wayne Jernberg said nobody in the area is currently without water, but around 20,000 residents and businesses in this area are with potentially compromised water. Though, Jernberg said lead is not a concern.
A typical Boil Water Advisory lasts 3-4 days to allow time to flush the system and sample the water, according to State and Federal requirements, once the main break is fixed.
City officials said they will send out another notification to residents when the advisory is lifted.
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