✓ LIFTED — rescinded on October 13, 2026

Thousands under boil water advisory after Jackson County pump failure

Georgia · Last checked October 10, 2026 9:28 pm

Yahoo reported a boil water advisory affecting Georgia. The notice was lifted on October 13, 2026.

StatusLifted
TypeBoil Water Advisory
LocationGeorgia
Water systemNot specified
IssuedOctober 7, 2026
LiftedOctober 13, 2026
Reported byYahoo https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijwFBVV95cUxPdlFsUk4xYmxndTRLcW5lMUpnVFZBS0piTUtWRkNTOVNEOXlMUmgwd3ZPdkludmlCRkhEUnlBNnljTnM0Rjhubmp2bVdhQk9RbDZNTUhYZXpNa2FpQUxzY3lhblhhSWJqWUk0Q0lMYmY0aFppeDdyQUtQTERhQV9tcVlDRUtTTU5oZzlqTmEwUQ?oc=5

Details from the source

Notice for , reported by Yahoo. Follow the guidance below and confirm details with the official source.

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Notice for , reported by Yahoo. Follow the guidance below and confirm details with the official source.

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 13, 2026.

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