Boil Water Advisory Issued in Roswell After Main Break Near Warsaw Road and Holcomb Bridge Road

Advisory area centered near Swaybranch Drive as crews begin sampling and repairs

A boil water advisory was issued Friday, March 20, 2026, for a section of Roswell after a water main break disrupted normal operations in the local distribution system. The affected area is near the intersection of Warsaw Road and Holcomb Bridge Road, and the advisory is confined to the general vicinity of Swaybranch Drive.

Residents and businesses in the impacted zone are being instructed to boil tap water before using it for drinking, cooking, or preparing beverages until officials announce that sampling confirms the water is safe for normal use.

Why main breaks can trigger boil water advisories

Boil water advisories are commonly issued when a break or related shutdown can reduce water pressure in nearby lines. A drop in pressure can increase the risk that contaminants could enter the system through cracks or openings. In such cases, public health guidance typically calls for precautionary steps while water quality testing is conducted and the system is stabilized.

In this incident, county crews began continuous sampling in the affected area after the break was reported Friday morning. Advisories are generally lifted only after follow-up testing meets required safety thresholds and the system is confirmed to be operating normally.

What residents should do while the advisory remains in effect

Health guidance for boil water situations focuses on reducing exposure to potentially contaminated water. Residents in the affected area should take steps that include:

• Bring tap water to a rolling boil before using it for drinking, brushing teeth, making ice, washing fruits and vegetables, or preparing infant formula.
• Use bottled water when available for consumption and food preparation, particularly for people with heightened health risks.
• Do not rely on household filtration devices unless the device is certified for biological contaminant reduction and is properly maintained.

For food-service operations, standard public health requirements during advisories typically include using bottled or boiled water for beverages and food preparation, and ensuring utensils and food-contact surfaces are cleaned and sanitized using safe water sources.

Who provides water service in Roswell

Roswell residents can receive drinking water from more than one provider depending on location. Portions of the city are served by the municipal water utility, while other areas are supplied through county service. The advisory announced Friday applies to the county-served area identified near Warsaw Road and Holcomb Bridge Road.

Residents should continue boiling tap water for consumption and food preparation until an official notice confirms the advisory has been lifted.

Officials have not provided a timeline for lifting the advisory as testing and system stabilization continue. Residents in and around the affected corridor are expected to receive updates as results are confirmed and repair work progresses.