City of Florence lifts boil water advisory following service disruption
Florence% — The city of Florence has lifted a boil water advisory initially issued for all Florence water customers located within certain highlighted areas. The advisory was lifted on Saturday morning after officials confirmed the safety of the water supply following a disruption.
Disruption in Water Supply
The boil water advisory originated from an incident on Friday evening when a contractor inadvertently hit a ten-inch water line in the 3400 block of Old Marion Highway. This resulted in an awe-inspiring gush of water that caused a significant disruption to the local water supply, prompting immediate precautions to be taken.
Water Advisory Issued and Lifted
The immediate response from city officials was to issue an advisory to all local water consumers, recommending that they boil any water intended for consumption. The measure aimed to safeguard the health of residents until the water supply could be tested and declared safe.
Barely 24 hours later, on Saturday morning, following testing and verification of the safety of the water, the advisory was successfully lifted. The prompt response and fast turnaround reassured many residents who have, understandably, been anxious about the situation.
Zone& Areas Affected
The advisory had initially been issued for all water customers in targeted zones, including the 1500 to 4500 blocks of Old Marion Highway, Sand Pit Road, Phoenix Road, Deena Lane, Nena Lane, Creekside Drive, Wildcat Road, Woodville Road, 2100 to 2300 North Williston Road, and The Country Club of South Carolina. After the lifting of the advisory, residents across these areas can now resume regular use of their water supply, without needing to boil it in advance.
For Queries and Assistance
The City of Florence and the South Carolina Department of Environment Services (SCDES) remain available to answer any questions and guide the residents through this situation. Residents with queries can contact the City of Florence at (843) 665-3236 or the SCDES at (843) 661-4825.
The city of Florence has demonstrated prompt action and caution in safeguarding the well-being of its residents. As one of the essential needs, the timely restoring of a safe and secure water supply has brought a sigh of relief to hundreds of residents in the community.
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