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Boil water advisory for some residents of Oconee County, officials say - WYFF4 Greenville

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SC: Boil water advisory for residents of Westminster

Boil water advisory for some residents of Oconee County, officials say

A boil water advisory has been set in Westminster, according to the city of Westminster Public Works.

Officials say the advisory affects all residents on North Horseshoe Bridge Road, all roads off of N. Horseshoe Bridge Road, north up Highway 76 all the way to the Welcome Church Community in Oconee County.

Officials recommend all residents affected to vigorously boil their water for at least one minute before drinking or cooking.

According to officials, the water was tested for bacteriological samples in the Welcome Church Community to see if the water had been contaminated. Officials also recommend any ice made that was not made from boiled water to not be used for drinking purposes.

The advisory is effective until Friday at 3:30 p.m., according to officials.