City of Savannah Lifts Boil Water Advisory for Remaining Effected Customers
SAVANNAH – The City of Savannah has fully lifted the boil water advisory first issued Friday evening. Tests confirmed Sunday morning that the remaining effected areas under the advisory showed no presence of coliform bacteria and the water is safe to consume.
All operations at the City’s I&D Water Treatment Plant are normal. City staff will return to routine water quality testing and monitoring protocols for the drinking water system.
What to do after a Boil Water Advisory is lifted
- Flush Your Pipes
- Run cold water taps for at least 5 minutes (run them longer if you live in a large building).
- Begin with the highest faucet in your home and work your way down to the lowest.
- Flush Appliances
- Run and discard one cycle of water through:
- Refrigerator water dispensers
- Ice makers (discard old ice and make new ice)
- Clean and Sanitize
- Replace water filters in:
- Fridge
- Under-sink systems
- Pitcher
- Sanitize the following:
- Ice bins
- Water coolers
- Coffee makers (run a cleaning cycle with clean water)
- Any other water-using appliances
- Check and Clean Faucets
- Remove and clean faucet screens if needed.
- Flush Toilets
- Flush each toilet once to clear the water lines.
- Discard Stored Water
- Discard any stored water you collected during the advisory.
If you’re unsure:
Contact the Georgia Department of Health (DPH)/Chatham County Health Department or refer to the CDC website.
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