The City of Ludowici issued a Boil Water Advisory from December 4, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. until December 13 at 5 p.m.
A project is ongoing to replace the water lines in the City of Ludowici and the contractor will need to turn off the water for a few hours every day for several days. This may cause the water pressure in the system to drop. Microbial contamination may occur in water lines with low pressure, creating a potential health hazard.
To protect the public from ingesting water that could make them sick, all customers should boil any tap water that will be consumed, or use bottled water until the advisory is lifted. Check the Facebook page of the City of Ludowici for the current status of the Boil Water Advisory.
To properly boil tap water for use, customers should:
- Heat water until bubbles come quickly from the bottom of the container;
- Continue heating the water for one minute once it begins to boil;
- Remove the water from the heat source and allow it to cool before use.
During a Boil Water Advisory, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that boiled tap water or bottled water be used for the following:
- Drinking
- Washing dishes
- Brushing your teeth
- Washing or preparing food
- Washing your hands
- Making ice
- Making baby formula
The complete CDC guidance can be found at this website: cdc.gov/water-emergency.
