Update: Water pressure restored in Camden

CAMDEN - Water service and pressure has been restored to all Camden customers following a "boil water advisory" that went into effect Thursday.

The city announced the resumption of water service Friday afternoon.

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State-mandated water tests are now underway, officials said. As a precaution, all impacted customers are still advised to continue boiling water until testing results show the water quality is safe.

The advisory went into affect Thursday following a water main break that caused low water pressure, affecting city neighborhoods west of Cooper River.

City officials are instructing customers to bring tap water to a rolling boil for one minute and allow the tap water to cool before using, or use bottled water.

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City officials are asking residents in the affected areas to use boiled or bottled water for drinking; preparing foods; mixing baby formula, food, juices or drinks; washing vegetables and fruit; cooking; making ice; brushing teeth; and washing dishes.

For more information, contact the American Water office during business hours at (856) 635-1496. Residents can also contact the Water Treatment Plant for emergencies at (856) 220-4235.

Visit the American Water website for further updates.