Some Cleveland water customers under boil water advisory after water main break

CLEVELAND, Ga. — A boil water advisory is in effect for some city water customers in Cleveland following a 6-inch water main break.

Officials said the advisory was issued due to a loss of water pressure caused by the break.

The advisory impacts all of West Kytle Street from 79 West Kytle west to 784 Campbell Street. Also included in the advisory are:

• ABC Drive
• South Bell Street
• Jess Hunt Road — from the beginning of Jess Hunt Road to 327 Jess Hunt Road
• Jackson Heights
• Jackson Circle
• Sherrell Drive
• Wanda Drive
• Bertha Court
• North Avenue
• Barrett Street
• Davidson Street
• Abernathy Lane
• Lena Court
• Head Street
• Head Lane
• Deerfield Drive
• Angel Lane
• Mary’s Lane
• McDonald Street
• Kennington Lane
• Ascot Drive
• Berkshire Drive
• Cardinal Court
• Mizell Drive

City water customers in the affected areas are advised to use boiled tap water or bottled water for drinking, cooking, food preparation, brushing teeth, making ice, preparing baby formula and watering pets. Water should be brought to a rolling boil for at least one minute before use.

The advisory will remain in effect until water testing confirms the system is safe. Once lifted, customers should flush all faucets for at least two minutes before using water for drinking or cooking.

Local food outlets not affected

Officials said Chick-fil-A, Subway, Soda Fountain, Regions Bank, and Ace Hardware are not connected to the affected water line and are not impacted.

Cleveland City Manager Kevin Harris said the affected area will remain under the boil water advisory until at least Friday morning, May 22.

Water samples are scheduled to be sent to a lab on Thursday, May 21. If results are clear after 24 hours, the advisory will be lifted.