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Water Boil Notice-Lifted

August 7, 2026

WATER BOIL ADVISORY FOR S CHESTATEE STREET – THIS ADVISORY HAS BEEN LIFTED.

Bring tap water to a rolling boil, boil for one minute, and cool before using.   Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, washing dishes, brushing teeth, and preparing food until further notice. (Per GA EPD) It is safe to bathe with just be careful not to swallow the water while bathing or showering. Use caution when bathing babies and young children. Consider giving them a sponge bath to reduce the chance of them swallowing water. (Per CDC)

What Happened? 

At about 12:00 AM on August 6, 2026, a WATER MAIN BREAK on SOUTH CHESTATEE caused a loss in pressure to the water system.  the attached map shows the impacted area. THE AFFECTED AREAS SHADED IN BLUE INCLUDE THOSE BUSINESSES ON SOUTH SQUARE, CHESTATEE VILLAGE AND UNG FINE ARTS.

When water mains lose pressure, there is an increased chance that untreated water and harmful microbes can enter your water.

Harmful microbes in drinking water can cause diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms and may pose a special health risk for infants, some elderly, and people with severely compromised immune systems.  But these symptoms are not just caused by microbes in drinking water.  If you experience any of these symptoms and they persist, you should seek medical advice.

What was done?

Bacterial testing occurred in accordance with Georgia EPD Standards. 

City employees repaired the problem and water samples were sent to the lab for testing.

We have received clear results back from the lab. If you have any questions,

please feel free to contact City Hall @ 706-864-6133.

THIS ADVISORY HAS BEEN LIFTED.