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.
[mailerlite_form form_id=2]B.T. Clark is the Publisher of The Georgia Sun and author of Principles Are Like Pants… You Ought to Have Some. Over two decades in journalism, he has served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc., earning multiple awards along the way. His work has appeared in newspapers across the state, including The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal.





