Boil water advisory issued after water main break on Helen Highway

CLEVELAND, Ga. — The boil water advisory issued earlier this week for the area of 2475 Helen Highway has been officially lifted, according to city officials.

Water service has been restored and testing has confirmed that the water is now safe for normal use in the following areas:

• All addresses between 2149 Helen Hwy – 2578 Helen Hwy
• 134 Asbestos Rd
• 162 Asbestos Rd
• 187 Asbestos Rd
• 204 Asbestos Rd
• 327 Asbestos Rd

Businesses in the Area:
• 2425 Helen Hwy – Owen’s Welding
• 2404 Helen Hwy – Jumping Goat Coffee
• 2475 Helen Hwy – CRW Storage
• 2578 Helen Hwy – Northeast Georgia Health System
• 327 Asbestos Rd – White County Recreation Department

Safety tips after a boil water advisory

Even though the advisory has been lifted, residents are encouraged to take a few simple precautions to ensure water quality:

• Run cold water faucets for 5 to 10 minutes to flush household plumbing.
• Discard any ice made during the advisory and clean ice makers thoroughly.
• Before normal use, run dishwashers empty on a hot cycle.
• Wash and sanitize any containers used to store water, and replace refrigerator or faucet water filters if needed.
• Let water run long enough to clear any trapped air or discoloration.