A contractor’s mistake has forced Dutch Island residents to boil their water before drinking it, after crews accidentally damaged a waterline today.
🚰 What We Know: Savannah Water officials report that all Dutch Island residents must now boil their tap water for safety reasons. The advisory takes effect immediately.
⚠️ Why It Matters: Contaminated water can cause serious illness. Officials want residents to take precautions until they confirm the water is safe to drink.
🔍 What You Need to Do: Bring your water to a rolling boil for at least one full minute. Let it cool before using it for:
- Drinking
- Cooking
- Brushing teeth
- Making ice
- Washing produce
- Preparing baby formula
✅ Safe Activities: You can still shower, wash your hands, do laundry, and clean your home with tap water. Just avoid swallowing any water while bathing.
⏭️ What’s Next: The boil water notice will stay active until crews complete repairs and water quality tests show the water is safe to drink.
💡 Remember The Golden Rule: Share this information with your Dutch Island neighbors, especially elderly residents who might miss the announcement. Working together keeps everyone safe.
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.
