Boil Water Advisory issued to several areas in Monroe due to water main break

WALTON COUNTY, Ga. — A water main break is impacting areas in Monroe and the city has issued a Boil Water Advisory.

On Sunday around 3 p.m., the City of Monroe Government posted the announcement on Facebook of a 10-inch water main break on Walton Road.

As a result of the break, several areas are experiencing low water pressure, including:

• Gratis Road
• Walton Road
• Jim Daws Road
• Unisia Drive
• Hwy 11 North
• James Huff Road

Just after 9 p.m., the city issued a Boil Water Advisory due to a water main break on Birch Street, impacting several areas including Walton Road.

The advisory was issued due to a “potential health hazard due to microbial contamination” in the areas.

The impacted areas include Birch Street, E Marable Street north of Highway 78, Meadow Walk s/d, Old Athens Highway, Jim Davis Road between Hwy 78 and Mt. Creek Church Road, Hunter Crossing s/d, Edmondson Road, Smokerise s/d, Mt. Creek Church Rd to Walton Rd, John Deere Road, Gratis Road, Lakeview Estates, and all areas between.

The city added there may also be a loss of power and low pressure.

The city provided a document on its Facebook page with tips on how to properly boil tap water for use:

• 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 water from the heat source and allow to cool before use

The CDC recommends boiling tap water to be used for brushing your teeth, drinking, washing food and preparing food and baby formula, making ice, and drinking water for pets.

At this time, there is no estimated completion time for the repairs. The city said the advisory is in effect until further notice.

The city did not say what caused the break.