WHITEWATER, Wis. -- College students in Whitewater who went without heat and hot water in their dorms for about six days are getting the service back.

And they're using the experience in a fundraiser to provide safe drinking water to those who need it in India.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater said temporary repairs to the steam system allowed hot water to be restored in some residence halls by 4 p.m. Tuesday, and others are getting it restored Tuesday night. Hot water and steam are expected to be restored to all campus buildings by noon Wednesday.

A backup boiler exploded during routine maintenance last Wednesday, shutting down the steam used for the heating and hot water system throughout the campus. One worker had minor injuries.

Officials said a number of student groups, including Whitewater Student Government, plan to collect money for the Rotary India Water Trust, which is developing a sustainable water supply for some 650 villages in India with a total of about 1 million people. The groups said each well costs $300.

Posters being put up by the groups read: "Think not having a hot shower is bad? Try not having clean drinking water."