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Independence Issues Boil Advisory as Water Outage Shuts Schools, Hits Oak Grove

A power failure at the Courtney Bend treatment plant cut system pressure.

Overview

  • The Independence School District canceled classes and programs after buildings lost running water.
  • City officials advised customers to boil water for 3–5 minutes before drinking following a morning advisory.
  • Oak Grove, which receives water from Independence, issued its own boil advisory and moved to an early school release.
  • Jackson County and municipal courts in Independence closed until noon because of the water disruption.
  • Crews are working to restore pressure, and officials reported no estimated time for full service or lifting the advisory.