DEMOREST, Ga. — A boil water advisory has been put in place for portions of southern Habersham County following a water main break that disrupted service late Sunday night.
According to information obtained by Habersham News, the advisory applies to Demorest water customers along Crane Mill Road between 2550 and Kind Road, as well as King Road, Underwood Road, Alonzo Wade Road, and areas of Mount Zion Road west of Ga. 365.
Residents and businesses in the affected areas are being urged to boil tap water for at least two minutes (rolling boil) before using it for drinking, cooking, or food preparation, including baby formula.
City officials issued the advisory as a precaution while water quality testing is conducted. The tests are intended to ensure that no contaminants entered the system during the time the water line was compromised. The advisory will remain in effect until testing confirms the water is safe for normal use.
The water main break occurred late Sunday evening and resulted in low or no water pressure across the south end of the county. Habersham News reported earlier that city crews were dispatched to address the issue, with some customers continuing to experience service disruptions as repairs progressed.
City officials apologized for the inconvenience and thanked customers for their patience as crews worked to restore service and ensure water safety.
Habersham News will continue to monitor the situation and share updates as they become available.
