UPDATED 3:12-P.M., Feb 1st: The City of Kimballton has restored water to their distribution system. The City remains under a water boil advisory until further notice. If you need bottled drinking water, it can be picked up at the City Clerk’s office until 4pm. If you need bottled water after 4pm please call the City Clerk’s office (712-773-3003) prior to closing time to arrange pickup.

AUDUBON COUNTY, Iowa – Authorities with the the City of Kimballton, in Audubon County, have issued a boiled water advisory for the community, after pressure was lost to the distribution system from a water main break. Repairs are being made and the advisory will remain in place until bacteria lab samples have come back negative.

Customers are encouraged to boil water that will be consumed or used for food preparation. Water should be boiled for two minutes and allowed to cool before use. Water is safe to use for showering, laundry, general washing and outdoor use without boiling.

Contact Kimballton city water operator Ryan Billheimer at (641) 740-1942 for more information.