Residents in several neighborhoods in the City of Demorest are under a Boil Water Advisory after a water line repair may have disrupted water service and reduced pressure in parts of the city’s water system.
City officials issued the advisory on March 10, 2026, out of what they described as “an abundance of caution” after the repair work caused water pressure in some areas to drop to very low levels. When pressure drops in a water system, there is a potential risk of microbial contamination.
Areas Affected
The advisory applies to the following roads and surrounding areas:
- Lat Wilson Rd
- Wilson Rd
- Oakdale Dr
- Old Camp Creek Rd
- York Dr
- Eastwinds Dr
Residents in these areas who experienced water outages or low water pressure are advised to take precautions until testing confirms the water supply is safe.
What Residents Should Do
Until the advisory is lifted, residents should use only boiled tap water or bottled water for:
- Drinking
- Brushing teeth
- Washing food and preparing food
- Preparing baby formula
- Making ice
- Providing drinking water for pets
To properly boil water for safe use, officials recommend:
- Heating water until bubbles rise quickly from the bottom of the container.
- Continuing to boil the water for one minute.
- Removing the water from the heat and allowing it to cool before use.
Other Household Uses
Other household activities such as washing clothes and dishwashing can still be done without boiling water, as long as proper procedures are followed.
Additional guidance on boil water advisories can be found from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at:
https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/emergency/drinking/drinking-water-advisories/boil-water-advisory.html
When Will the Advisory End?
The advisory will remain in effect until the City of Demorest completes testing and confirms that the water system is safe. Residents will be notified as soon as the advisory is lifted.
Once the advisory is removed, residents should flush all faucets for at least two minutes before using tap water for drinking or food preparation.
Residents with questions can contact the City of Demorest Water System (WSID #GA1370004) at 678-315-1813.
