What to do during a boil water advisory

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Officials issue drinking water advisories to keep residents from potentially getting sick, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

But do you know what you should and shouldn't do during a boil water advisory?

The most important, and obvious, thing to do is use commercially bottled water or boil your tap water.

Even if you have a home filter or a pitcher to filter your water, you should still boil tap water, the CDC said. To kill potential germs, bring water to a full rolling boil for 1 minute.

After boiling, let the water cool completely before use.

During a Boil Water Advisory, the CDC said to use boiled tap water or bottled water for the following:

Drinking and cooking

Boil your water or use commercially bottled water to cook or pr