NILES, Ohio - City officials have notified Niles residents about a boil alert in effect on Thursday evening.

The water break affects residents from White Towing on Robbins Avenue to State Route 46.

Officials say the repairs to the water break on Robbins Avenue are complete but the boil alert is still in effect. You should boil tap water used for cooking and drinking for at least one minute.

City officials will notify the public when the alert is lifted.