Public Service Announcement
The Ellijay-Gilmer County Water & Sewerage Authority is issuing a Boiled Water Advisory due to a water main break on Legion Road. The rupture to this water main disrupted water supply and/or caused water pressure in parts of the distribution system to drop to very low levels. This Boil Water Advisory is being issued out of an abundance of caution as there is the potential that a health hazard may exist due to microbial contamination in these areas without positive pressure.
The areas affected include, but are not limited to the following areas inside the Coosawattee River Resort:
- Newport Drive
- Palisades Drive
- Pacer Ct.
- Villas @ Fife Bridge
- Any homes near these areas which experienced low pressure or water outage in the past 12 hours
- The Preserve Subdivision
- High River Subdivision
In order to protect the public from a potential health hazard, 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;
- Continue heating the water for one minute once it begins to boil;
- Remove to water from the heat source and allow to cool before use.
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
- 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 website:
This Advisory is in effect until the Ellijay-Gilmer County Water & Sewerage Authority has done the appropriate testing to be confident that there is no longer a public health concern. Customers will be notified immediately when the Advisory is lifted. Once the Advisory is lifted, you should flush all faucets for a minimum of two minutes before using for drinking or food preparation.
The Ellijay-Gilmer County Water & Sewerage Authority apologizes for the inconvenience and assures all customers that all measures are being taken to rectify the situation.
If you have any question/concerns, please contact the Ellijay-Gilmer County Water & Sewerage Authority at (706) 276-2202.