EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ga. – On Sunday afternoon, the Effingham County Board of Commissioners informed residents about a forthcoming boil water advisory, which remains in effect until 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28th.
This advisory arises from a maintenance operation on the water main serving the Effingham County Water System at the intersection of Hodgeville Rd. and Blue Jay Rd., leading to a drop in water pressure temporarily.
Officials from Effingham County have warned that the reduction in pressure could pose a health risk, possibly allowing microbial contaminants to enter the water supply.
The advisory specifically addresses the following regions:
Customers that have experienced water outages and/or low water pressures are advised to use only boiled tap water or bottled water for drinking, cooking, or preparing food.
To properly boil tap water for use, customers should:
- Heat water until bubbles come quickly from the bottom of the container
During a Boil Water Advisory, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that boiled tap water or bottled water be used for the following:
- Drinking
Other activities such as cloth washing, dish washing and other uses can be done without boiling tap water, if done properly. The complete CDC guidance can be found at this website.
Anyone with questions can contact Effingham County Public Engagement Services at 912-754-8080.