Boil water advisory issued for some people living in McCormick County

originally posted on August 17, 2016

 

MCCORMICK COUNTY, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) — A water advisory has been issued for several residents in McCormick County after a water main break.

The county’s Water and Sewer Department has issued the advisory for those living in Clarks Hill, Lost Wilderness, and Woodhaven off S.C. Highway 28 south past the intersection of S.C. Highway 211 (Clarks Hill Highway). The advisory does not include Furey Plantation.

Crews have repaired the breakage, but said dirt or debris may have entered the drinking water system. People are urged to boil their water for at least one full minute prior to drinking or cooking.

The boil advisory will end Aug. 18 at 4 p.m.

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