Officials urge residents to boil tap water due to possible contamination

A boil water advisory is in effect for Town of Braselton water customers after a pump failure at Bear Creek Reservoir, leading to a potential for microbial contamination. Town officials in Braselton, Georgia, issued the advisory as a precaution, urging residents to boil tap water or use bottled water for all consumption and food preparation until further notice. Update (Town of Braselton, 08.10.2026, 07:25): The advisory began at noon on October 7, 2026, for water from Bear Creek Reservoir, a source provided through Jackson County Water and Sewerage Authority. It is expected to be lifted Thursday afternoon. Update (Yahoo News, 08.10.2026, 20:35): The advisory was issued due to potential contamination after the water supply was reconnected. Update (wisevoter.com, 10.10.2026, 07:40): Akron officials issued a boil water advisory for 232 customers, including Hoban High School, on S. Arlington Street between 6th and 7th Avenues due to a 12 inch water main burst on October 8, 2026. Residents are advised to boil water for one minute for consumption.

Location: Braselton, Georgia
Country: 🇺🇸 USA
Start: 07/10/2026, 02:00
End: Ongoing
Event type: Boil water advisory, Microbiological
Status: Active
Region: Georgia
Last updated: 10/10/2026, 07:40