HOWARD — The Knox County Water and Wastewater Department has received safe water samples. The boil advisory has been lifted from the water main break in Apple Valley.

MOUNT VERNON — The boil advisory issued Thursday from 809 Coshocton Ave., to Bob Evans Restaurant, including the entire Mount Vernon Shopping Plaza, Shalimar Apartments and the western half of Plaza Drive, has been lifted. Door hangers were not placed in the affected area.

Questions may be directed to the Mount Vernon Water Department at 393-9504 during the regular business hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.