A reminder Friday evening that starting at 6 p.m. there will be a temporary shutdown of the water system in the downtown area of East Liverpool.

Replacement of "critical valves" is taking place.

The system is estimated to be shut down anywhere from six to eight hours.

The following areas will be affected:

• W. 4th St. from Jackson St. to Market St.
• E. 4th St. From Market St. to Elm St.
• E. 5th St. from Market St. to Penn Ave.
• Market St. form W. 4th to W. 5th St.
• W. 5th St. from Jefferson to Market St.
• Ravine St., Lower Thompson, Broadway S. of E. 5th St.
• Some portions of Walnut, College and Elm St. and 2nd St. and 3rd. St.

Please call the water department for any more information at 330-386-4377.