Some homeowners in Kalona are being encouraged to boil their water. According to city administrator Ryan Schlabaugh, roughly 30 homes are affected by the boil advisory prompted when the water system lost pressure Tuesday while a valve was being replaced. Impacted homeowners in the 500 blocks of 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th Streets as well as the 600 and 700 blocks of F Avenue have been notified directly.

A water sample taken Tuesday has been sent to the Iowa Hygienic Laboratory. Another sample will be taken today. If both samples are clear of contaminants, the advisory can be lifted.

Meanwhile, a boil order is in effect for the entire city of West Chester.