Boil Water Notice

On very rare occasions, the Laurens CPW has to issue a boil water advisory or notice. We issue these after an event that may have allowed harmful bacteria or other organisms in the water system. These events may be pressure loss over a large area or a water main break.

A boil water advisory indicates that there is potential water contamination; this is a voluntary notification from Laurens CPW. A boil water notice is issued when water contamination is confirmed within a water system; a boil water notice is required by law.

How Will I Know If I Am Affected By a Boil Water Emergency?

If you are affected by a boil water advisory, Laurens CPW will notify you using a variety of methods. For small advisories, we will place door hangers at your home. In larger scale incidents, we will notify the local media and request a public service announcement.

We may also use our reverse calling system to notify customers. To make sure your information is up-to-date and guarantee that you receive pertinent notifications, call 864-681-4300 to verify your contact information. Notifications and updates are also published on our website, Facebook, and Twitter. Once the boil water advisory or notice has been resolved and lifted, you'll receive a call to notify you that the water is safe to drink.

What Should I Do During a Boil Water Advisory or Notice?

During a boil water event, affected customers should boil their water vigorously for at least one minute before using it for drinking, cooking, making ice, or giving to pets. An alternative is to use bottled water until the advisory or notice has been lifted. This will help keep you from being exposed to potentially harmful bacteria.

For more information on boil water events, visit the SC Department of Environmental Services website.