The Demorest Water Department has issued a boil water advisory for some customers on the south end of Habersham County following a water main break.
The advisory affects Demorest water customers on Crane Mill Road from 2550 to Kind Road, also King Road, Underwood Road, Mt. Zion Road west of GA 365, and Alonzo Wade Road.
Homes and businesses in the affected areas are advised to boil tap water at a rolling boil for at least two minutes before drinking, cooking, or preparing baby food with it.
The advisory was issued as a precaution. Water samples are being tested for possible contaminants that may have seeped into the open line. The boil water advisory remains in effect while those tests are being run.
The water main break late Sunday night disrupted water service to the south end of the county. An alert from the city just before 9 p.m. on Dec. 14 stated residents were experiencing little to no water pressure due to the break.
Officials said some customers may continue to see reduced or no water pressure while repairs were underway. They apologized for the inconvenience and thanked residents for their “patience and understanding” during the repair process.
