Cherokee County schools will make a decision Thursday morning whether to close schools for a second day due to a boil water advisory issued by the Gaffney Board of Public Works.
The school district’s website stated Wednesday night, “The Board of Public Works is continuing to assess the water situation for our district.” A water main break in Gaffney forced schools and businesses to close on Wednesday.
The Gaffney Board of Public Works issued a boil alert for its customers in Cherokee County that remains in effect until further notice.
After initially operating under a two-hour delay Wednesday, administrators with the Cherokee County School District decided to close school for the day due to the alert, said Tonya Moss, executive assistant to the office of the superintendent.
Classes at Limestone College were also canceled on Wednesday as a result of the alert.
According to a sign posted on its front door, Bojangles on Floyd Baker Boulevard was among the businesses that closed, as well.
The water line break happened overnight at the water treatment plant and resulted in a loss of pressure.
Limited water service was restored to the water treatment plant’s distribution system by noon Wednesday.
“We are asking all customers to continue to conserve water to allow us to fill our elevated storage and restore full system pressure,” the Board of Public Works said in a statement.
The board is asking anyone with questions to call 864-488-8801.