by Jessica Imbimbo, originally posted on September 20, 2016

FLORENCE, S.C. – The City of Florence issued a boil water advisory to customers who were impacted by a water main break at the intersection of W. Palmetto and S. Irby streets.

The city was notified about the break at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 19. City staff arrived to safe guard the area and set up traffic control around the leak, causing traffic delays through the major intersection.

According to Michael Hemingway, director of Florence Public Works, the water system had to be turned off so repairs could be made. One Florence business, Town House Restaurant, was impacted by the water being shut down, Hemingway said.

A 12-inch PVC water main was identified as the leak. The pipe had a fracture that measured 18 feet in length, according to Hemingway.

“City crews worked diligently to complete the repairs and water was restored at 12:59 p.m. Tuesday, September 20,” Hemingway said.

Customers that were directly impacted by the break received a written boil advisory from the city. Water samples were collected for quality testing and the results are expected to be completed by Wednesday, Sept. 21, Hemingway said.

Once the results are finished, the city of Florence will update customers about the boil advisory status.