City of Savannah: Official News, Events & Community Updates
- Approximately 100 homes were impacted.
- Residents advised to boil water before drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, making ice, or preparing baby formula.
- Bring water to a rolling boil for at least one minute before use.
- City of Savannah crews are working to restore water pressure; updates will be provided to affected customers.
[UPDATE 10/7/2026] Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Lifted for Nearly 100 Homes of COS Water Customers After Fiber Company Damages Water Main
SAVANNAH, Ga. (Oct. 6, 2026) – The City of Savannah has issued a precautionary boil water advisory for specific customers near E. Gwinnett St. between Pennsylvania Ave. and Minnesota Ave. due to a water main break caused by installation work of a fiber company.
The impacted area affects approximately 100 homes. As a precaution, residents within the stated vicinity are advised to boil water prior to using it for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, making ice, or preparing baby formulas until the advisory is lifted. Water should be brought to a rolling boil for at least one minute before use. Customers should continue to boil water until further notice.
The City of Savannah appreciates residents’ patience and cooperation while crews work to restore water pressure. Additional updates will be provided as information becomes available.
The affected areas are indicated in the attached map image.
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