UPDATE: Boil water advisory lifted for Hawkinsville residents

The City of Hawkinsville has cancelled the boil water advisory that was listed on December 17. 

(UPDATE 12/19/2024): The City of Hawkinsville has cancelled the boil water advisory that was listed on December 17.

According to a press release, the City of Hawkinsville received water test results back from a 3rd party laboratory and all tests are negative, indicating the water is safe for consumption.

(ORIGINAL 12/17/2024)

HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Hawkinsville is issuing a boil water advisory to all residents located on Lee Street due to a water main leak.

The city says the leak may be disrupting the water supply or causing water pressure in parts of the water system to drop to very low levels.

They say customers who have experienced water outages and/or low water pressures are advised to use only boiled tap water or bottled water for drinking, cooking, or
preparing food.

To properly boil tap water for use, you should:
• Heat water until bubbles come quickly from the bottom of the container;
• Continue heating the water for one minute once it begins to boil;
• Remove the water from the heat source and allow to cool before use.

During a Boil Water Advisory, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that boiled tap water or bottled water be used for following:
• Drinking
• Brushing teeth
• Washing food and preparing food and baby formula
• Making ice
• Drinking water for pets

The advisory is in effect until the City of Hawkinsville says it has done the appropriate testing to be confident there’s no longer a public health concern, and customers will be notified immediately when the advisory is lifted.

Once it’s lifted, the city recommends you should flush all faucets for a minimum of two minutes before using for drinking or food preparation.