ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – A boil order is in effect, and four schools in the Mehlville School District are dismissing immediately due to a water main break.
According to Christie Barnhart, a Missouri American Water spokeswoman, a 16-inch main broke around 9:30 a.m. in the 4200 block of Baumgartner Road, just west of Heintz.
Approximately 7,800 customers are affected in an area of unincorporated south St. Louis County, south of Cave Springs, and east of the Meramec River.
In a statement, the Mehlville School District instituted early dismissal at Oakville High School, Oakville Middle School, Point Elementary School, and Wohlwend Elementary School.
Parents can pick up their children immediately. Buses will begin taking students home within the next hour.
Barnhart said the estimated repair time for the break is eight to 10 hours. In the meantime, customers are advised to bring water to a rolling boil before using it for cooking or drinking. Water is okay for bathing, washing, and other common uses.
