Flooding fouls well water in part of Sikeston

SIKESTON, Mo. -- Residents of a subdivision north of Sikeston known locally as Mini-Farms have been ordered not to drink water that comes from wells. Residents in the subdivision who are on the city water system may drink the water unless their septic systems are full or overflowing.

Flooding in the subdivision led the Scott County Office of Emergency Operations to issue a boil-water order last week. The new order Friday stipulates that water should not be consumed even if boiled.

A spokeswoman said tests will not be run on water in the subdivision until Thursday due to the Christmas holiday.