Fayetteville PWC Boil Advisory Continues, Water Not Being Shut Off Despite Rumors
A widespread boil water advisory is still in effect across most of Fayetteville and Hope Mills, as PWC said work is still being done to restore service fully.
A water main break Thursday led to nearly all of the PWC coverage area being placed under the advisory. PWC said it is expected to be in place for at least 48-72 hours.
“PWC water customers are experiencing periods of low pressure, outages, and/or discolored water in the distribution system due to a large water main break,” PWC said. “Periods of low or no pressure in the distribution system increases the potential for introduction of bacteria into the water system.”
PWC recommends boiling water for 1 minute, including any water you plan to consume for drinking, brushing teeth, making ice, etc.
Water does not need to be boiled for pets, and you can take showers. Just avoid swallowing water.
PWC did say that all of this was just a precaution, as no confirmation of any sort of contamination exists. Tests are continuing to be done to make sure there are no issues.
Communities with PWC’s so-called “High Pressure Zone” water service are impacted by the advisory. On the map below, it is the areas in dark blue – most everyone in the coverage area in Fayetteville and Hope Mills.
PWC also confirmed that water is NOT being shut off anywhere during the boil advisory. Several social media posts spread that rumor, but PWC assured it wasn’t happening.
“RUMOR CONTROL: PWC is NOT shutting the water off to customers during a boil advisory because of a water main break affecting many of our water customers. We are aware of rumors making the rounds on social media that are incorrect. Pressure is returning for customers and water discoloration is normal during this process. The Boil Water Advisory is still in effect until further notice.”
