Funviralpark Charleston, South Carolina (WCSC) – The Charleston Water System is issuing an important notice to customers to address leaks and capacity issues.
More than 400 customers have reported pipes breaking or freezing due to cold nighttime temperatures, water officials said. According to Charleston Water Systems spokesman Mike Sire, this has led to more water leaking from the pipes.
Due to massive leaks, the Charleston Water System is producing 100 million gallons of water per day. Water companies say they cannot safely produce any more.
Officials say there is a potential risk of a system-wide boiling water notice. A boil notice differs from a preventive boil advisory because it requires boiling.
“It has a huge impact on businesses, especially families who celebrate the holidays in hotels and restaurants at home,” says Saia.
Saire said the boiling water notification could affect about half a million people across the Charleston area. In addition to customers of the Charleston Water System, local governments that obtain their water through the Charleston Water System may also be affected by the notice.
It’s very basic and simple. 1000 cuts and you die,” says Sire. “When hundreds or thousands of pipes are leaking under people’s homes, that means a lot of water is being lost. And those are the customers who just called us.” and we have wholesale customers who are likely to have the same problem.Especially in beach communities and homes where not many people live. We are feeding those communities when we are
The Charleston Water System is now asking you to test your water.
“Now listen to your pipe,” he says. “You can tell when the water in your house is running. If nothing seems to be moving, you probably have a leak.”
According to Charleston Water, your options in the event of a leak are:
- Shut off to turn off.
- Stop the water in the meter with the water key.
- Call the Charleston Water System at 843 727-6800. They stop it at the meter – free.
Water authorities also urge you to drip from the faucets.
“If you haven’t started yet, let it drip from the pipe and from the faucet one drop per second,” he said. “Turn them on and save yourself a big headache.
According to the Charleston Water System, no boiling water notices have been issued in the Charleston area for over 100 years.
Water officials say they will continue to monitor the situation as temperatures are expected to drop at night for the next few days.
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