A boil water advisory for the Town of Kingstree was issued Thursday after one home in Kingstree failed a water sample test.
According to Town manager Richard Treme a normal test included sample testing of random taps.
When the home’s sample failed, five homes to the left and five to the right were tested and both taps passed.
Treme said at that time they notified the Department of Health and Environmental Control.
"As I understand it doesn’t take much to contaminate what you pull," said Treme.
"We do not believe that there is anything wrong, however, we consulted DEHC and they said close the system down and re-run it according to protocol.
Residents/customers should continue to vigorously boil their water for at least one full minute prior to drinking or cooking until otherwise notified by DEHC.
Also, any ice made from the water that has not been boiled should not be used for drinking purposes.
If you should have any questions concerning this notice, you may call the Department’s Bureau of Water at (803) 898-4300 or the Pee Dee-Myrtle Beach Office at (843) 238-4378.
Owner/System Representative Carla Pack contact information (843) 355-7484, cpack@kingstree.org