The City of Savannah has issued a boil water advisory for an estimated 75 homes in the Kensington Park neighborhood.
Around 4:10 p.m. the advisory was sent out after water department crews continued to work to repair a water line break that occurred around 8 a.m. Sunday, at the intersection of DeRenne Avenue and Reynolds Street. The homes under advisory have lost water pressure, which has prompted the boil water notice.
The affected area has been outlined in a map shared by the city, included in this article. The area stretches along DeRenne Avenue east from Reynolds to Paulsen Street and West to Habersham Street. The notice area also includes homes south of DeRenne along Oxford Drive to Kensington Drive.
Eastbound lanes remained closed on DeRenne from Habersham Street to Paulsen Street until further notice.
City of Savannah Senior Director of Communication’s confirmed via email Sunday afternoon that westbound lanes on DeRenne Avenue have been fully reopened at this time.
More on water line break: Portion of DeRenne Avenue in midtown Savannah shut down this morning
The City of Savannah water department crew members work at 10 a.m. Jan. 12, 2025 to dig a hole to access shut valve to a water line that broke at the intersection of DeRenne Avenue and Reynolds Street around 8 a.m.
Water advisory guidelines
The City of Savannah’s press release from 4:10 p.m. shared the following guidelines for those under the boil water advisory:
Steps to Boil Water Safely
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Bring water to a rolling boil for at least one full minute.
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Allow the water to cool before using it.
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Store boiled water in clean, covered containers.
Use Boiled or Bottled Water for
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Cooking and preparing food.
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Washing fruits and vegetables.
Activities That Do Not Require Boiled Water
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Showering or bathing (avoid swallowing water).
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Washing hands with soap and tap water.
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Cleaning surfaces or floors.
The notice remains in effect until repairs have been completed and water quality testing confirms the water is safe for consumption.
This is a developing story.
Joseph Schwartzburt is the education and workforce development reporter for the Savannah Morning News. You can reach him at JSchwartzburt@gannett.com and @jschwartstory84 on X.com.
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