{"id":874671,"date":"2026-10-08T03:06:12","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T03:06:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/874671\/"},"modified":"2026-10-08T03:06:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T03:06:12","slug":"officials-urge-residents-to-boil-tap-water-due-to-possible-contamination-wsb-tv-channel-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/874671\/","title":{"rendered":"Officials urge residents to boil tap water due to possible contamination \u2013 WSB-TV Channel 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

BRASELTON, Ga. – A boil water advisory is in effect until further notice for Town of Braselton water customers after a pump failure at Bear Creek Reservoir.<\/p>\n

Town officials said they issued the advisory as a precaution because of the potential for microbial contamination. The water system draws from multiple sources, including the Jackson County Water and Sewerage Authority. <\/p>\n

The authority issued a boil water advisory after the pump failures and shut off the supply immediately, so customers were not immediately affected. The advisory was issued when the authority reconnected the water supply.<\/p>\n

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Officials said customers should use bottled water or boil tap water before drinking it, brushing teeth, washing food, preparing food and baby formula, making ice or giving water to pets.<\/p>\n

To properly boil water, heat it until bubbles rise quickly from the bottom of the container, continue heating for 1 minute after it begins to boil, then let it cool before use.<\/p>\n

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says laundry, dishwashing and bathing can still be done during a boil water advisory if done properly.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe will work quickly but thoroughly to ensure that the water is safe to drink,\u201d Public Works Director Sandy Weinel said.<\/p>\n

Officials said an update will be posted as soon as the advisory is lifted.<\/p>\n

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