Live 5 News reported a boil water advisory affecting Dorchester County, South Carolina. The notice was lifted on September 10, 2026.
StatusLifted
TypeBoil Water Advisory
LocationDorchester County, South Carolina
Water systemNot specified
IssuedAugust 19, 2026
LiftedSeptember 10, 2026
Reported byLive 5 News https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwgFBVV95cUxNR296UUlZWVZIS0VDOHpXMDh4bFpwN21YeHdfYWJ5RUhJMVAtbDRDX0F6Y0NNLVdHS2M3QkpMQkhqbUpObG1Td2d2UjItQ2tGc0FtWGpaYlZnTUs5SnJ6YzF2QmlqVFQ5THVoOWFyQWxvUlE4SVJ3V1Rkc181V2N6a1ZSWW9CbUVUV0k3MDh4Yll6TlU4Z2pVZkFZREdEUHV3QTRDLUJPU3RWRGVlVDhUdjJjVlp5SjV2WmJSSjFDZ3dWZw?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
- Run cold taps for a few minutes (start with the highest faucet in the house) to flush household pipes.
- Throw away ice and drinks made with unboiled water during the advisory; run the ice maker through three cycles.
- 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.
Is the boil water notice for Dorchester County, South Carolina still in effect?
No. It was lifted on September 10, 2026.