Boil Water advisory lifted for Bee Road residents after water main break

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - [UPDATE 7/19/26 AT 12 p.m.] The Boil Water advisory for residents located along Bee Road, including East 51st Street, East 50th Street and Grenoble Street, has been lifted, according to City of Savannah officials.

City officials said all City of Savannah water operations resumed and were operating normally.

[ORIGINAL STORY 7/18/26] The City of Savannah issued a Boil Water Advisory expected to expire Sunday, July 19.

The advisory is a precautionary measure issued for residents located on Bee Road, north of 52nd Street, and more specifically, east of Bee Road inclusive of East 51st Street to Grenoble Street to East 50th Street, following the failure of a city water main under Bee Road.

The affected area is shown below.

Officials said a 6-inch water main believed to have begun leaking at a brace point around 5 a.m. on Saturday, resulting in the formation of a sinkhole. Around 6 a.m., a motorist drove through the water-covered area, causing damage to a second, 8-inch water main.

Bee Road between 50th and 52nd Streets will remain closed through the weekend while crews complete repairs.

City officials said crews will be on site throughout the day Saturday completing watermain repairs. Once the repairs are complete, crews will conduct system flushing in the affected area and collect water samples for laboratory testing.

Water service for affected homes is expected to be restored approximately 24 hours after confirmation testing is complete, which should be no later than Sunday evening, July 19.

Residents located in the affected area are advised to boil all water used for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth and preparing baby formula until the advisory is lifted. Water should be brought to a rolling boil for at least one minute before use.

Officials said residents should continue to boil their water prior to use until notified by public health officials or the City of Savannah that the system has been fully restored and the water is safe to consume and utilize. At that point, residents are advised to flush for at least five to 10 minutes, or until the water runs clear.

How to Properly Boil Water:

• Fill a pot with water.
• Heat water until bubbles rise from the bottom of the pot to the top.
• Once water reaches rolling boil, allow it to boil for at least one minute.
• Turn off heat, allow water to cool.
• Store cooled water in clean, covered container.