A boil water advisory is now in effect for several York County neighborhoods near Fort Mill and Tega Cay after testing detected elevated E. coli levels in the drinking water.
York County issued the advisory Thursday after routine testing also found elevated total coliform in the public drinking water supply. The advisory applies only to specific York County Utilities customers.
These Areas Are Affected
Residents in the following areas should boil their water:
- Hawks Creek
- Stockbridge Drive
- Coralstone Drive
- Waterstone
- Palmetto West
York County says customers should bring tap water to a vigorous boil for at least one full minute before using it. Bottled water or reverse osmosis filters can be used until the advisory is lifted.
Boiled or bottled water should be used for:
- Drinking
- Brushing teeth
- Cooking and preparing food
- Washing fruits and vegetables
- Preparing baby formula
- Making ice
- Giving water to pets
Residents unsure about their water provider should confirm which utility serves their property.
E. coli in drinking water can indicate contamination and is used as an important warning sign during water-quality testing.
York County has not announced when the advisory will be lifted. Residents should continue boiling water until officials confirm follow-up testing shows the supply is safe.
