From service returns to bottle distribution, here's the latest Augusta-area water news

Electricity wasn't the only utility Augusta-area families had taken from them by Hurricane Helene . Multiple households reported loss of water as early as Friday, and on Sunday, even more lost water after Augusta had to shut it down due to further complications .

While some have water again, the city issued a boil water advisory on Monday saying it's not safe to drink and residents should boil it before consuming it. However, it's fine to use it for bathing and other bathroom needs.

Residents can go to dlvr.it/TDt7db to check the current status of their streets and whether or not their water is safe to drink yet.

Water survival tips: How to survive without running water post-Hurricane Helene

Who in Augusta has water?

Augusta-area residents have reported on social media the following streets/areas have water service:

• Area around Augusta Technical College
• Diamond Lakes area
• Fairmont Street, Augusta
• Walton Way, Augusta
• Milledge Road, Augusta
• Montclair neighborhood, Augusta
• Murray Hill neighborhood, Augusta
• Pendleton Road, Augusta
• Tobacco Road, Hephzibah

Where is water available in Augusta?

For those without access to drinkable water or any water at all, here are some available free water bottle and water refill distribution sites reported on social media:

• Augusta Commissioner Jordan Johnson said Tuesday morning that, starting at 8:30 a.m., residents can get refills at Diamond Lakes, Blythe Recreation Center, Warren Baptist, Aquatic Center, Southgate Plaza, and the Depot.
• Fleet Feet in North Augusta 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Georgia Avenue.
• Harveys Supermarket in Augusta on Gordon Highway.
• Lidl in Augusta on Alexander Drive had cases of water bottles as of Monday.
• Serpent + Sage in Augusta on Broad Street.
• YMCA facilities in North Augusta, Graniteville, and Barnwell County had showers as well as water refills as of Monday.

If you have your water back or know another spot where water is available, contact Miguel Legoas by emailing mlegoas@augustachronicle.com.

Stay tuned for further updates as more information becomes available.

This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: From service returns to bottle distribution, here's the latest Augusta-area water news