A boil water order has been issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources for customers of the Maysville Public Water System in DeKalb County.

The department declared the boil order due to possible contamination of the water system effective Tuesday morning.

The order remains in effect until water samples indicate the contamination is no longer present.

Customers should take the following precautions:

– Boil water vigorously for three minutes prior to use for cooking or drinking.

– Disinfect food contact surfaces (Dishes) by immersing them for at least one minute in clean tap water that contains one teaspoon of unscented household bleach per gallon of water.

– Dispose of ice cubes and remake with water that has been boiled.

– Continue boiling all water that is to be used for cooking and drinking until the cause of the contamination has been found and corrected.

– Water used for bathing does not need to be boiled.

For more information contact the City of Maysville at (816) 449-2185 or the Missouri Department of Natural Resources Regional Office at (816) 251-0700.