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City of Duluth issues boil water notice for affected residents of upper Lakeside neighborhood due to low water pressure

[DULUTH, MN] Yesterday evening (8/19/25) while performing reservoir tank maintenance, water levels dropped unexpectedly low and some residents in upper lakeside experienced low or no water pressure. While the City believes the water supply in that reservoir has no safety issues, residents are asked to boil drinking water until further notice.

The affected area is between 43rd Avenue E to 54th Avenue E, from Norwood Street up to Skyline.

The City of Duluth is performing necessary tests to confirm the safety of the water for drinking in that area. Test results are expected on Friday morning. The City of Duluth will distribute further information regarding the results at that time. Drinking water should be boiled before consuming in the defined geographical area.

Bring all drinking/cooking water to a full, rolling boil, let it boil for one minute or longer, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, and food preparation until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in water.

A safe alternative source includes bottled water. Tap water in the affected area can be used for all non-consumption reasons (i.e. showering/bathing, laundry, etc.).

More drinking water guidance is available on the Minnesota Department of Health’s Community Drinking Water Advisory Guidance (PDF):

 (https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/water/docs/com/dwaguidance.pdf)

You can also call the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1(800) 426-4791 for general guidelines regarding water quality safety.

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