SC: Boil water advisory has been lifted - WYFF4 Greenville

SC: Boil water advisory has been lifted

Boil water advisory repealed for Pendleton, South Carolina, officials say

UPDATE: On Saturday afternoon, Pendleton Water Works issued a repeal for the boil water advisory in the Thompson and Riverside Street areas of Pendleton, South Carolina.

According to PWW, water samples collected throughout the affected areas have shown it is safe to drink or cook with water without boiling it.

Original Story:

Pendleton Water Works issued a boil water advisory on Wednesday afternoon for an area in Pendleton. PWW said the advisory has been issued because pressure was lost due to water line work.

The area affected is provided in the image below:

According to officials, water should be boiled for at least one full minute before drinking, cooking. Any ice made from water that has not been boiled should not be used for drinking purposes.

Pendleton Water Works says customers will be notified through social media or here when the issue is resolved and there is no longer a need to boil water.

If you have any questions, officials ask that you call Pendleton Water Works at 864-646-9073.