PICKENS — The City of Pickens Water Department advises the water customers East of the Highway 183 and Highway 8 intersection in the City of Pickens, to vigorously boil their water for at least one (1) full minute prior to drinking or cooking. Also, any residents near the affected area who have lost water and/or water pressure are also advised to vigorously boil their water for at least one (1) full minute prior to drinking or cooking. The City of Pickens has experienced a 8” eight inch water main break.

This could possibly result in bacterial contamination of the water in. Water customers should continue to vigorously boil their water for at least one (1) full minute prior to drinking or cooking until otherwise notified by the City of Pickens. Also, any ice made from water that has not been boiled should not be used for drinking purposes. The City of Pickens is presently working to correct the problem.