UPDATE (12/7/2025 9:55 p.m.): According to the Bement Public Works Director, the leak has been plugged. Crews are monitoring the water tower as it fills. The director said it will still be a few hours before homes start returning to usable water pressure.

BEMENT, Ill. (WAND) — As crews continue working to restore water service in Bement, local officials have set up an emergency water tanker for residents.

A tanker truck is now available at the Lions Club of Bement located at 117 S. Macon St., Bement, IL 61813. The site opened at 11:00 a.m. and will remain available for the public until further notice.

Residents are asked to bring their own clean containers, including jugs, buckets, or any portable vessels, to collect water for essential household needs. According to the Piatt County Eme

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