A water boil advisory remains in effect for residents along Chase Road in Cornelia. The advisory was issued by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division Tuesday, November 18, after a 10-inch water main that feeds Chenocetah Water tank ruptured.
Cornelia City Manager Donald Anderson says the line ruptured in a remote, heavily wooded area off of Chase Road. As of 4:30 Tuesday afternoon crews were still cutting trees to access the site.
The ruptured line disrupted water service to homes along Chase Road and affected several subdivisions including Lakeview Heights, Fox Hollow, Red Fox Hollow, and Arbor Gate. Some homeowners were left with no water while others experienced extremely low water pressure.
The EPD says severe drops in pressure can result in water of “unknown quality” entering the water distribution system. Water samples are being tested to check for possible contamination.
As a precaution, water customers whose water was cut-off or slowed by Tuesday’s break are advised to boil water before drinking, cooking or preparing baby food with it. The EPD says water should be boiled for at least one minute after reaching a rolling boil.
The boil advisory is expected to remain in effect until at least Wednesday.
