A large water main break on the main feed line to the Coosawattee River Resort area is causing water pressure in parts of the water system to drop to dangerously low levels. When this occurs, a potential health hazard may exist in these areas of zero pressure from backflow and/r back siphonage of water of unknown quality into the water distribution system.

In order to protect the public from a potential health hazard, all citizens that have experienced water outages and/or low water pressures are advised to “boil” all water prior to use for drinking, cooking or preparing baby food. The water should be boiled for at least one minute after reaching a rolling boil. Citizens should continue to boil their water until they are notified by their drinking water utility that the water system has been restored to full operation, and that the microbiological quality of the water in the distribution system is safe for human consumption.

The areas affected include but are not liited to: All of the Coosawattee River Resort, Highway 5 South (from Legion Road south), Legion Road, and the Highway 382 area.

If you have any questions concerning this advisory, please call the Ellijay-Gilmer County Water & Sewerage Authority Administration Office at (706) 276-2202 or after hours at (706)635-7929. The Authority apologizes for this inconvenience and all customers should be assured that the Authority will work non-stop until this issue is resolved.