Boil Water Advisory Issued in Pendleton Following Water Line Damage
A boil water advisory has been issued in Pendleton, South Carolina, until further notice after a water line was damaged by an outside contractor repairing a sewer line.
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, September 4, 2026 — A boil water advisory is currently in effect for residents of Pendleton, South Carolina, officials announced recently. The advisory was issued until further notice due to damage sustained by a public water line.
The incident leading to the advisory involved the accidental damage of a water line. According to preliminary information, the damage occurred while an outside contractor was engaged in work on a separate sewer line project in the area. The specific details regarding the contractor’s identity, the timeline of the sewer line repairs, or the exact location of the water line damage were not immediately available.
As a precautionary measure to ensure public health and safety, all water consumers in Pendleton are advised to boil water before using it for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, or making ice. The advisory remains in place until further testing confirms that the water is safe for consumption. The duration for lifting the advisory is contingent upon the successful repair of the water line and subsequent water quality tests.
Officials have not provided an estimated timeline for when the advisory will be rescinded. Residents are urged to monitor local announcements and the town’s official communications channels for updates regarding the status of the water supply. Further information concerning the contractor or the scope of the sewer line repair project has not yet been released.
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