CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. – Coastal Water Authority plans to restore water service to Argyle Village on the evening of Wednesday, August 28, and a boil water advisory has been issued. Water service in this area of Chatham County was shut off earlier this month due to flooding caused by Tropical Storm Debby.
Residents may notice discoloration in their tap water, but the water may be contaminated even if no discoloration is visible. To protect their homes from potential health hazards, residents are encouraged to use bottled water or boil all tap water before using it for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, or preparing baby food.
To properly boil water:
Fill a pot with water. Heat the water until bubbles rise from the bottom of the pot. Once the water is boiling, boil it for at least 1 minute. Turn off the heat and allow the water to cool. Pour the water into a clean container with a lid and store it.
Residents should continue to boil their water until they receive notification from the public health department or their drinking water supplier that the water system has been fully restored and the water is safe to drink.
For more information on how to properly and safely perform everyday water-related tasks during a boil water advisory, visit bit.ly/CDC-BoilWaterAdvisory.
