✓ LIFTED — rescinded on October 22, 2026

What is a boil water advisory in Georgia? What residents should know

Georgia · Last checked October 20, 2026 6:25 pm

Savannah Morning News reported a boil water advisory affecting Georgia. The notice was lifted on October 22, 2026.

StatusLifted
TypeBoil Water Advisory
LocationGeorgia
Water systemNot specified
IssuedSeptember 21, 2026
LiftedOctober 22, 2026
Reported bySavannah Morning News https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivAFBVV95cUxOZU1uVno3VW1Va054SEwtZUNnVVFLQ2ZkNTB5eUNWcVN3TkZqWUZZRTBfNUZZQTZxNmJuVWRUU1duejU5Tm9ubEpwNjJTRTBrS1JkRzYzVWJkQjZ4VEhvSnlIMWU5V3BuLXYzVVZSNHdPUzU0bEwzd21PWnZaS1pPWDhuWkljTDRNN1JTUUVNV0c2SEZZdFVyU0MyTkZMWXpfSzM2STh1Z3U1akVtMFRmd0dPN3dnV2hXQU1fbw?oc=5

This notice was found in local news coverage. News reports can lag official updates — confirm the current status with the water system or health department.

What to do now that it is lifted

  1. Run cold taps for a few minutes (start with the highest faucet in the house) to flush household pipes.
  2. Throw away ice and drinks made with unboiled water during the advisory; run the ice maker through three cycles.
  3. Replace refrigerator and point-of-use filter cartridges as the manufacturer recommends.

Always follow the instructions of the issuer — the water system or health authority. This page is an independent summary, not an official notice.

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Is the boil water notice for Georgia still in effect?

No. It was lifted on October 22, 2026.

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