Boil water advisory issued for parts of southeast Henry County
The Henry County Water Authority has issued a boil water advisory for customers in parts of southeast Henry County, Georgia, due to operational issues at the Tussahaw Water Treatment Facility. Residents in the affected areas must boil tap water for at least one minute before using it for drinking or cooking. All-clear (Henry County Water Authority (HCWA), 07.07.2026, 23:22): The advisory was lifted on July 7, 2026, at 3:15 PM. It was issued July 6, 2026, as a precautionary measure due to water pressure dropping below 20 psi following an alum feed pump malfunction. Update (Yahoo News / WSB-TV, 07.07.2026, 23:24): The Henry County Water Authority is conducting required water quality testing. Customers in affected areas are asked to conserve water until the advisory is lifted. All-clear (Yahoo News, 08.07.2026, 23:21): Water samples and lab tests confirmed no contamination was found, making the water safe for all household purposes.
- Location
- Henry County, Georgia
- Country
- 🇺🇸 USA
- Start
- Unknown
- End
- 07/07/2026, 02:00
- Event type
- Boil water advisory, Microbiological
- Status
- Lifted
- Region
- Georgia
- Last updated
Timeline
- · Alert first recorded
- · End according to source
- · Record last updated
What to do now
- 1Bring water to a rolling boil for at least 3 minutes before drinking.
- 2Use boiled water for tooth brushing, ice cubes and baby food.
- 3Run dishwasher at 60 degrees or higher, or boil dishes.
- 4Protect infants, elderly and immunocompromised people first.
Sources
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