UPDATE: Nearly 200 properties under boil water advisory after water main break

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) -[UPDATE ON 10/29/62 at 5 p.m.] The city issued a boil water advisory for residents near the intersection of U.S. Highway 80 and Houlihan Ave. due to a water main break.

The affected areas are shown in the map above. Officials said residents within the vicinity are advised to boil water prior to use for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, making ice, or preparing baby formulas until the advisory is lifted.

Water should be brought to a rolling boil for at least one minute before use, service is expected to be restored by 6 p.m., according to officials

Officials said residents should continue to boil their water until further notice. The city stated additional updates will be provided as information becomes available.

[PREVIOUS COVERAGE] City of Savannah crews are repairing a 10-inch water main break on U.S. Highway 80, officials said.

An estimated 200 properties in the area are affected by the service interruption at 3501 Houlihan St. in Savannah, according to the city.

Officials said crews estimate repairs will be completed and water service restored by 5 p.m. today.

The situation will continue to be monitored by officials and they will provide updates as needed, according to the city.