State Tests for Bacteria in Irwinton Water Supply

IRWINTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Officials in Irwinton are urging residents who use the city’s water to boil it before it is consumed.

According to the City Clerk, Courtney Robinson, the city is making sure that the water is not contaminated with bacteria. She said the state is testing the water and it could take up to 24 to 48 hours to get results back.

As of this morning, the wells are back on and the supply is back in operation. Robinson said the water is okay for hygiene purposes. Once the results are back, Robinson says officials will then notify residents if they should continue to boil their water.