Dyersburg water main break leads to boil water notice
FROM THE CITY OF DYERSBURG:
UPDATE 10/8/25:
‼️UPDATE ‼️ WATER SAMPLES HAVE BEEN PULLED EARLY THIS MORNING FOR TESTING. WE SHOULD HAVE THE RESULTS IN THE MORNING, THURSDAY OCTOBER 9, 2025. WE WILL PROVIDE UPDATES ON THIS PAGE WITH THOSE RESULTS, UNTIL THEN, THE SHADED AREA SHOWN ON THE ATTACHED MAP ARE STILL UNDER A BOIL WATER ADVISORY.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT DYERSBURG CITY HALL AT 731/288-7604, THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT AT 731/288-0724 OR AFTER HOURS AT 731/285-4019
AGAIN, WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE AND APPRECIATE YOUR PATIENCE AND UNDERSTANDING.
OCTOBER 8, 2025 10:25am
October 7 11:21 a.m.
THE CITY OF DYERSBURG WATER/SEWER DEPARTMENT IS CURRENTLY WORKING ON A BREAK IN A 6” CAST IRON WATER MAIN.
THIS BREAKAGE IS ON THE 51 BYPASS EAST OF DYERSBURG HIGH SCHOOL. THEY HAVE A COUPLE OF FIRE HYDRANTS OPEN TRYING TO RELIEVE PRESSURE IN THE LINE TO MAKE REPAIRS. NOT SURE HOW LONG THIS WILL TAKE BUT CURRENTLY LOW WATER PRESSURE IS AFFECTING A LARGE AREA OF DYERSBURG. AS SOON AS THE JOB IS COMPLETE AND WE ARE INFORMED THE LEAK IS REPAIRED WE WILL ADVISE YOU.
October 7 2:02 p.m.
Important Notice: The City of Dyersburg Water System has experienced a water main line break which has resulted in a significant loss of pressure in the drinking water system. As a precautionary
measure we are asking customers to boil water before using for consumption. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience while we work to resolve this problem. The boil notice is for the area south of I-155, West of Pioneer Road, East of Highway 51 Bypass, and North of Parkview Street. See image below:
If you have any questions, please call City Hall at 731-288-7604, the Water Treatment Plant at 731-288-0724 or after hours 731-285-4019.
October 7 2:04 p.m.
Important Information regarding the Boil Water Notice
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