According to the Beaufort-Jasper Water and Sewer Authority (BJWSA), the advisory applies to the Levy area, including South Okatie Highway from Delta Estates Road to Telfair Plantation.
BJWSA says failure on their 12’’ water main prompted the advisory.
Residents in the affected area are urged to boil water used for drinking/consumption, cooking and bathing as a precaution until further notice.
Water should be boiled for at least one minute after reaching a rolling boil.
Bottled water may be used as an alternative.
Additional information on disinfecting water is available from the EPA online here.
The notice will remain in effect until the water system is back to normal.
Residents can find the latest updates on the BJWSA website or by calling 843-987-9200.