Water Quality Alerts

Temporary Boil Water Advisory

Date Issued: February 23, 2026

Current Status: Active

Caution: As a precautionary measure, the City of Elkhart Public Works and Utilities Department hereby issues a temporary boil water advisory for the City of Elkhart Water Utility.

The City anticipates the order will be in effect until February 25 at 3:00pm, but the advisory will remain in effect until the City issues a statement that the temporary boil water advisory is lifted.                                          
    
All water from the municipal water system should be boiled for three minutes before use. The City will issue a statement at the time when the Order is no longer in effect. For health related questions and concerns, please seek medical advice from your health care provider or Elkhart County Health Department.  Restaurants in the affected area may contact the Elkhart County Health Department at (574) 971-4600 for instructions on operating. For other questions on the temporary boil water advisory, please contact the Public Works Administrative Office at (574)293-2572.       

Number of Customers Impacted: 6 Customers

How Customers Were Notified: Door Hangers

Area Affected: 10th Street, Between Marion St. and Harrison St.

Cause/Reason of Advisory: Construction activities required shutdown

FAQ’s: https://elkhartindiana-us.govstack.com/media/nhtdwahv/boilfaqs.pdf

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Temporary Boil Water Advisory

Date Issued: February 5, 2026

Current Status: Lifted

Caution: The City of Elkhart Public Works and Utilities has completed its analysis of the water quality for the water system and all quality tests have passed. There is no public health concern. Therefore, the City of Elkhart lifted the temporary boil water advisory. All cautionary restrictions on consumptions of water from the City of Elkhart’s municipal water system are removed.

The City of Elkhart is grateful for the cooperation of our water customers during this time and recognizes the inconvenience that this event may have imposed. We are committed to ensuring safe drinking water for all of our customers at all times. For questions, please contact the Public Works Administration Office at (574) 293-2572.

Number of Customers Impacted: 16

How Customers Were Notified: Door Hangers

Area Affected: Vermont St between Nappanee St and Okema St, as well as the 1200 block of Waurika St

Cause/Reason of Advisory: Main Break

FAQ’s: https://elkhartindiana-us.govstack.com/media/nhtdwahv/boilfaqs.pdf

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