FLORENCE, S.C. –A boil-water advisory was issued Thursday for some water customers along South Cashua Drive.
The city of Florence and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control advise those customers to boil their tap water vigorously for one minute before using it for drinking or cooking.
The advisory was issued after a 12-inch line was broken when a contractor hit it during construction of the South Cashua widening project.
The break occurred about 3:30 p.m. and disrupted service to approximately 1,000 customers.
The city was working to restore water service.
Water customers in this area should vigorously boil their water for at least one (1) full minute prior to drinking or cooking until notified by the city that the advisory is lifted.
Also, any ice made from water that has not been boiled should not be used for drinking purposes.
This boil water advisory is a precautionary measure to protect public health until test results confirm the water is safe to drink.
Test results for bacteriological quality should be completed on Friday, at which time the city will notify residents regarding the status of the boil-water advisory.
People with questions concerning the notice may call the city at 843-665-3236 or SCDHEC at 843-661-4825.