The City of Savannah issued a precautionary boil water advisory today for residents near 2729 Ogeechee Road. The advisory impacts about 25 homes along Ogeechee Road from Dawes Avenue north to Stiles Avenue. Construction work on the Department of Transportation project at Ogeechee Road and Stiles Avenue caused a water main break.
💧 Take Action: If you live in the affected area, officials recommend you boil your water for at least one minute before using it. This applies to water for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth and preparing baby formula. The rolling boil kills potentially harmful bacteria that might enter the water system during the break.
⏱️ What’s Next: The City of Savannah will provide updates as crews repair the water main. Officials have not announced when they expect to lift the advisory. Residents should continue boiling water until the city officially ends the advisory.
🏘️ Why It Matters: Water main breaks can allow contaminants to enter the water supply, creating health risks. Boiling water kills bacteria and other organisms that might cause illness. Even if your water looks clear, it could still contain harmful microorganisms.
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
