South 43 Water issues boil order for Putnamville area

UPDATE 9:50 a.m. Friday: South 43 Water Association announced Friday morning that the boil order for all Putnamville area customers has been lifted.

Water Superintendent Jeff O’Neal has been notified that test results have confirmed the water is safe to drink.

PUTNAMVILLE -- South 43 Water Association has experienced a water main break on U.S. 40 in Putnamville.

A boil order will be necessary for customers in the immediate Putnamville area and along U.S. 40 West of the Putnamville church to Putnamville Correctional Facility.

South 43 customers served by the affected water main will be under an extended boil order until further notice.

It is recommended that all cooking and drinking water be brought to a complete boil for five minutes before using it.