Jay Boil Water Notice Lifted

February 4, 2026

UPDATE: A precautionary boil water notice for the entire town of Jay was lifted Wednesday afternoon, February 4.

On Sunday, Town of Jay Utilities issued a precautionary boil water notice for its entire town water system after its water wells were shut down for a leak repair.

The town experienced a weather-related water main break on an old pipe that could not be isolated from the rest of the water system, according to Town Manager Eric Seib. By 9 p.m., both water wells had returned to service, and water pressure was expected to return by about 10 p.m. Bacteriological tests were conducted Monday and Tuesday, both with clean results.

Precautionary boil water notices are issued as a part of the standard protocol following any loss of water pressure, whether as a result of planned maintenance activities or unscheduled repairs.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News