Parts of Clemson under boil water advisory

Parts of Clemson’s water service area are under a boil water advisory today.  The advisory affects those City of Clemson water customers on Elm Street, Calhoun Street, Warbranch Road, and Fern Circle and was necessitated by low pressure caused by the repair of a six-inch water main line break caused by a contractor.  The advisory means that affected water users should boil their water for at least one full minute before drinking or cooking.  Any ice made from water that has not been boiled should not be used for drinking purposes.  The advisory is in effect until otherwise notified by the city.  Questions about the advisory should be telephoned to the utilities department at 864/653-2046 or, after hours, to the police department at 864/624-2000.  Updated information will be placed on the city’s web page at www.cityofclemson.org.  Water sample testing should be completed by 4 this afternoon.  Sample results should be placed on the website after 4:30.