Boil water advisories were in place for several cities across the United States on Wednesday, impacting residents in Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, and Texas. These advisories follow waterline breaks and operational disruptions affecting the cities' waterworks departments.

In Illinois, parts of south side Chicago were under a boil water advisory after a high-pressure water main break inside the Roseland Pumping Station. The affected areas include buildings and residences east of Sacramento Avenue, north of 119th Street, west of I-57, and south of 87th Street and Beverly Avenue. Residents are advised to boil water for at least five minutes before consumption. The city has distributed over 1,000 cases of free bottled water to affected residents at Ridge Park in Beverley.

Kansas saw a boil water advisory issued by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment for the Cloud County Rural Water District 1 following a waterline break that caused a loss of pressure and potential bacterial contamination. Residents are instructed to boil water for at least one minute before using it for drinking or food preparation.

In Michigan, a water advisory remains in place for Sylvan Township after a security breach at the local water treatment plant. While initial water testing results came back clean, residents are advised to avoid drinking tap water until it is cleared by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). Officials are hopeful that normal routines will resume by Thursday afternoon.

Texas residents in the Houston area are under a boil water advisory due to power outages caused by Hurricane Beryl, which led to a loss of pressure in the waterline. The advisory affects several neighborhoods, including Western Trails, Rollan Heights, and Orchard Crossing, among others. The power outages and subsequent waterline pressure loss could allow contaminants to enter the water supply.

Residents in all affected areas are urged to follow the boil water advisories to ensure their safety and wait for further updates from local officials.