CARYVILLE, Tenn. (WOKI / WLVT) — Caryville Elementary School and Jacksboro Middle School are operating under a boil water advisory after notification from Caryville-Jacksboro Utilities, according to Campbell County Public Schools.
District officials said the utility informed the school system’s central office of the advisory, prompting immediate steps to ensure students and staff have access to safe drinking water.
Campbell County Public Schools reported that district staff members are delivering bottled water to both schools for use throughout the advisory period.
School officials said they are continuing to monitor the situation and remain in communication with Caryville-Jacksboro Utilities as more information becomes available.
A boil water advisory is typically issued when water system conditions could affect water quality, requiring consumers to boil tap water before drinking, cooking, or brushing teeth until the advisory is lifted.
The district has not announced any changes to school operations and has not released information about what led to the advisory.
Officials said they will continue coordinating with the utility provider and provide updates as warranted.
At this time, no additional details have been released regarding the duration of the advisory or when it may be lifted.
