Macon Water Authority lifts boil water advisory for Bibb, Monroe counties
Customers should flush all faucets for at least two minutes before using them for drinking or food preparation.
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UPDATE (9/3/24): The boil water advisory issued for Macon-Bibb County and Monroe County has been lifted, according to the Macon Water Authority.
The Macon Water Authority issued the following statement:
“Following thorough testing and analysis, the water has been confirmed safe for all uses, and customers may now resume normal water usage without the need to boil. The affected customers should flush all faucets for at least two minutes before using them for drinking or food preparation. We want to sincerely thank our customers for their patience and understanding during this time. Your safety is always our top priority, and we appreciate your cooperation as we work diligently to resolve this issue.”
UPDATE (9/2/24): Macon Water Authority says repairs are completed, but the boil water advisory remains in effect.
“Our crews are now in the process of flushing hydrants to ensure the system is fully operational and safe,” an MWA Facebook post read. “Please note that the Boil Water Advisory is still in effect until further notice. Continue to boil your water before use until we confirm that the water is safe. You may notice some water discoloration during this process—this is normal and temporary. If you experience any issues, please let us know.”
ORIGINAL STORY (9/1/24):
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Water Authority (MWA) has issued a boil water advisory for several areas of Middle Georgia after a water main break near Zebulon Road and Bass Road on Sunday.
As of 6:24 p.m. Sunday, residents in the Zebulon Road, Bass Road, Tucker Road, Peake Road, Thomaston Road, Lower Thomaston Road, Monroe County and Lizella areas are advised to boil their water before consuming it.
MWA first announced the break just after 3 p.m. Sunday.
“Crews are on site working hard to fix the water main near Zebulon and Bass Road today,” MWA posted on Facebook just after 5 p.m. “Our dedicated crews are working around the clock to repair the water main break. We’re doing everything we can to get the water back on as soon as possible.”
MWA says the boil water advisory is a precautionary measure due to the loss of water pressure, which may allow untreated water and harmful microbes to enter the distribution system.
“The potential contaminants that may be present can cause gastrointestinal illness, with symptoms such as diarrhea, cramps, nausea, and headaches,” an MWA news release stated. “These symptoms are particularly concerning for infants, young children, the elderly, and people with severely compromised immune systems. If you experience any of these symptoms and they persist, you may want to seek medical advice.”
Residents should boil water for at least one minute before using it for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth or washing dishes.
Bottled water can be used as an alternative, and residents should discard any ice made with tap water since September 1.
“This advisory will remain in effect until the water system has been repaired, water quality testing confirms that the water is safe, and the advisory is lifted,” the release stated. “We will notify you immediately when that happens.”
