Bridgeview Residents Told to Boil Water After Sudden Main Break

On Monday, July 20, 2026, the Village of Bridgeview announced a boil‑water order after a water main burst forced the town’s water system offline for emergency repairs. The break, which occurred early that morning, knocked out pressure across a handful of streets, so officials acted quickly to protect public health.

Bridgeview’s Public Works Department immediately collected a water sample and sent it off for bacteriological testing. While the lab works, the village is asking everyone in the affected zones to boil tap water for at least five minutes before using it for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, washing dishes or any other household purpose. The advisory is expected to last somewhere between 24 and 48 hours, depending on the test results.

Homeowners on Hanover Street, Cambridge Street, Martin Lane and Southfield Drive should be especially vigilant. The specific address ranges listed in the order are:

• 8951 S. Harlem Ave through Olympic Dr.
• 7119 Cambridge St through 7101 Cambridge St.
• 9055 Southfield Dr through 9009 Southfield Dr.
• 9001 S. Harlem Ave through 9012 Martin Ln.

If you’re unsure whether you fall inside the zone, give the village a call at 708‑594‑2525, option 3, or drop a note to info@villageofbridgeview.com. The staff has promised to keep the community updated as new information becomes available.

For now, the advice is simple: boil it, let it cool, then use it as you normally would. It’s a small inconvenience, but a necessary one until the water is confirmed safe again.