A boil order struck the city of Clinton spanning six days.

At Tuesday night's Clinton City Council meeting, Water Commissioner John Wise listened to questions from the public and stated it was five consecutive failed water tests that triggered the order.

Wise points to the plant's age as the reason for the failed tests. He assures that improvements to the facilities are coming, however the city has many projects they are working on. 

The city is unsure of what caused the five failed tests. Wise explains they haven't found the answer yet, but they are continuing to look at every possible failure point. With the lack of communication from the EPA, the water department was left in the dark.

Wise also took the time to deplore the prank calls to local businesses. Callers pretended to be personnel from the water department and reported that water was unsafe to use. He says they will press charges if they can find the culprit. 

Wise stated he will not be resigning from his position as Water Commissioner.