Water main break prompts closure of White County Middle School, boil water advisory

A six-inch water main break in the City of Cleveland has prompted school district officials to close White County Middle School for the day.

In addition, city officials have issued a Boil Water Advisory for a number of citizens and business owners. 

Andrea Smith, water distribution operator for City of Cleveland Public Works, said the following locations of the city’s water service area are affected: White Street, Old Blairsville Road, Kenimer Street and the north end of Wilford Ash Parkway.

Smith said residents and businesses in the affected area will notice a loss of water or water pressure while the line is being repaired.

An advisory is required by EPD when water pressure drops below 20 PSI (pounds per square inch). The boiled water is for drinking purposes or affected customers can use bottled water until bacteriological samples can be collected and tested. Water should be boiled until the city lifts the notice.