UPDATE: Sardis Water System rescinds partial boil advisory

Posted: Jan 14, 2020 / 02:35 PM CST / Updated: Jan 14, 2020 / 02:35 PM CST

UPDATE: (1/14/2020) FARMERVILLE, La. — The Sardis Water system has rescinded the boil advisory issued on January 6, 2020.

The water has been deemed safe for use by the Louisiana Department of Health.

ORIGINAL: (1/6/2020) FARMERVILLE, La. — The Sardis Water System has issued a boil advisory for a portion of their customers.

According to the water system, the advisory comes as crews repair a water main.

If you live in the following areas, you are affected:

Pint Road
Pleasure Island Road and adjoining roads
Highway 15 and adjoining roads

All affected customers are reminded to boil their water for one full minute before use.

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