DEMOREST, Ga. — The City of Demorest lifted a precautionary boil water advisory for affected customers in the southern part of Habersham County Tuesday, nearly three days after a water main break disrupted service and prompted the initial notice.
The advisory was lifted effective Tuesday, Dec. 16, after water quality testing confirmed the system met safety standards, according to a city notification.
The boil water advisory had been issued late Sunday, Dec. 13, following a break in a major water line that caused low or no water pressure and raised concerns about possible contamination. Areas affected included Crane Mill Road from 2550 to King Road, King Road, Underwood Road, Mount Zion Road west of Ga. 365, and Alonzo Wade Road.
Crews from the Demorest Water Department repaired the damaged line and restored water pressure while samples were collected and tested as a precaution. During that time, residents were advised to boil tap water used for drinking, cooking and food preparation.
With the advisory lifted, customers in the affected areas may resume normal water use. The city recommend running faucets for at least two minutes to flush household plumbing following the advisory.
Demorest thanked residents for their patience during the outage and repair work.
