Walhalla Water Department Issues 24-Hour Boil Water Advisory

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The City of Walhalla Water Department has issued a 24-hour boil water advisory for residents along Fairfield Road between Pickens Highway and Snead Road, as well as surrounding areas, after a line break resulted in a temporary water service outage. Water service has been restored, but customers may experience low pressure or discolored water as the system re-pressurizes.

Why it matters

Boil water advisories are issued to ensure public health and safety when there are concerns about water quality or pressure. This advisory affects a residential and commercial area of Walhalla, requiring residents to boil water before drinking, cooking, or preparing food to avoid potential contamination.

The details

The City of Walhalla Water Department hit a line, causing a temporary water service outage in the affected area. Water service has since been restored, but customers may experience low pressure or discolored water as the system re-pressurizes. Residents are advised to vigorously boil their water for at least 3 minutes before using it for drinking, cooking, or food preparation. Any ice made from water that has not been boiled should also not be used for drinking.

• The water line break occurred on February 13, 2026.
• The boil water advisory is in effect for 24 hours.

What’s next

The city will notify customers when the boil water advisory is lifted after water samples are tested and deemed safe.