CLARKE COUNTY, Ga. — A boil water advisory has been issued for parts of Athens-Clarke County after a 24-inch water main broke Thursday night at the county’s water distribution center.
The break in a 24-inch water main caused pressure in parts of the water system to drop to dangerously low levels, county officials said.
In order to protect the public from a potential health hazard, all residents located in the affected area are advised to boil all water prior to use for drinking, cooking, or preparing baby food.
According to county officials, a boil water advisory is in effect for the area bounded by Jefferson Road / Hawthorne Avenue / Atlanta Highway / Epps Bridge Parkway to the east and the Oconee County and Jackson County county lines to the west. It also includes Bogart residents who are Athens-Clarke County Public Utilities customers.
The water should be boiled for at least one minute after reaching a rolling boil. Citizens should continue to boil their water until they are notified by the Athens-Clarke County Public Utilities Department that the water system has been restored to full operation and that the quality of the water is safe for consumption.
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