Repairs to cause boil water advisory in Florence areas
FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — The City of Florence announced there will be a boil water advisory in some areas due to repairs starting Tuesday.
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) will require a boil water advisory to be issued due to the chance of bacterial growth when water service is temporarily disconnected. City officials said the boil water advisory will remain until testing confirms water is safe to drink.
This planned disruption is necessary to connect a new water main along Holly Circle, which is related to the South Carolina Department of Transportation’s (SCDOT) road-widening project.
They said water service will be interrupted on Tuesday, June 10 from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. for the following areas:
- Bentree Lane
- Wildwood Drive
- Holly Circle
- Lockhaven Drive
- Woodland Drive
- 2200-2400 blocks of West Palmetto Street
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They said after service is done, water lines will be flushed and customers may notice discoloration in water and trapped air in plumbing.
Test results for the water quality should be done on Thursday, June 12, according to city officials. They will notify customers when the water is safe to drink.
Officials said water customers should boil water for at least one minute prior to drinking or cooking until further notice. They also said any ice made from water that hasn’t been boiled should not be used.
The city released this statement:
The City of Florence recognizes the inconvenience that a service disruption creates and asks for the patience of our customers while crews complete necessary repairs.
For questions, you should contact the City of Florence Utilities Department at 843-665-3236 or the SCDES at 843-661-4825.