KIRKWOOD, Mo. – On Friday, Kirkwood water crews responded to signs of another water leak.  Drilling took place near Marshall Road and Marbendale Court to address the problem.

The city of Kirkwood issued a boil water advisory Thursday, following a water main break that led to low water pressure throughout the city.

The most recent update on the city’s Facebook page was shared Friday morning. 

The notification indicated the advisory would be in place for at least 24 to 48 hours.

“We’ve been drinking bottled water and eating somewhere else,” Anthony Plaster, Kirkwood resident, said.

The advisory also caused a delay in a popular Kirkwood Farmers’ Market tradition.  The owners of Tropical Moose Shaved Ice were scheduled to open for the summer on Friday. The stand has been a fixture in Kirkwood for nearly 25 years.

“We’re really disappointed,” said Meredith Shadwick, co-owner. 

She said the good weather on Friday would have been the perfect opportunity for residents to return for their favorite flavors.

“Monkey snot is a favorite amongst the middle schoolers, and the classics like blue raspberry, cherry, and strawberry are favorites as well,” she said.  

She said the business will share updates about when they will be able to open. 

“We’re hoping we can open Sunday,” said Mike Shadwick, co-owner.  

He’s making contingency plans in case the advisory lasts longer than expected.

The Shadwicks also own Honey Bee’s and Spencer’s Grill in Kirkwood.  Those businesses opened with a few adjustments, such as using bottled water and canned soda.

According to the city of Kirkwood, the trouble started on Thursday with a major water main break on a 20-inch transmission line near Marshall Road and Charmwood Court.

The city of Kirkwood asks residents to boil water for at least three minutes and then let it cool before using it to drink, brush teeth, make ice, cook or wash dishes.

The city also notified residents that the water is safe for showering, bathing and laundry.