The Jasper Municipal Water Department notified residents this week of a scheduled interruption to water service on Thursday, October 30, 2025, to complete a water main tie‑in. Officials set the outage window from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., weather permitting, and identified specific blocks that will be affected.

The planned outage covers Emily Street between West 9th and West 13th Streets; 10th Street west of Emily Street; and Carroll Street between West 10th Street and Kuebler Place, including Kuebler Place. Residents in these neighborhoods were urged to prepare for a loss of service during the five‑hour window and to plan accordingly for household and business needs.

The department warned that when water service is restored some customers may see discoloration or encounter air in service lines. To address these post‑restoration conditions, residents were advised to run cold water taps for 15–20 minutes until the water clears. The Water Department provided a contact number, 812‑482‑5252, for questions or concerns related to the outage.

Planned infrastructure work such as a tie‑in is routine for maintaining and upgrading municipal water systems, but even brief outages can have disproportionate effects on daily routines. Local businesses that rely on continuous water—such as restaurants, health care providers, and child‑care centers—may need to adjust hours, stock bottled water, or temporarily modify operations. Homebound residents, those with medical equipment that requires water, and households caring for infants or elderly family members will need to make arrangements to ensure uninterrupted access to safe water during the scheduled work.

The department’s advisory about potential discoloration and trapped air is an important precaution for residents who might otherwise be alarmed when water returns. Running cold water taps as recommended helps flush sediment and release any air pockets introduced during the tie‑in, reducing the chance that discolored water reaches internal plumbing or household appliances.

Because the outage is weather‑dependent, residents should stay alert for any last‑minute schedule changes from the Water Department. For those planning tasks that require running water on Thursday morning—laundry, cooking, or filling large containers—alternative timing is advised. Neighbors and community organizations may also use this notice as a prompt to check on elderly and vulnerable residents who could be more affected by interruptions.

The Jasper Municipal Water Department is the point of contact for further information at 812‑482‑5252. Residents in the affected areas are encouraged to call with questions and to monitor updates as Thursday approaches, particularly if inclement weather could alter the planned timing.