SAVANNAH, Ga. () — Residents near 2729 Ogeechee Road are under a boil water advisory, the City of Savannah said Friday night.

The advisory is precautionary and will affect approximately 25 homes on Ogeechee Road from Dawes Avenue north to Stiles Avenue, a city spokesperson said. The advisory is reportedly due to a water main break caused by ongoing construction related to the DOT project at Ogeechee Road and Stiles Avenue.

The Coastal Health District said to follow these steps to properly boil tap water for use:

1. Heat water until bubbles come quickly from the bottom of the container
2. Continue heating the water for one minute once it begins to boil
3. Remove the water from the heat source and allow it to cool before use

During an advisory, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that boiled tap water or bottled water be used for the following:

• Drinking
• Brushing teeth
• Washing food and preparing food and baby formula
• Making ice
• Drinking water for pets
• Other activities such as clothes washing, dishwashing, and other uses can be done without boiling tap water if done properly. The complete CDC guidance can be found at this link.