Fayetteville PWC issues boil water advisory for Fayetteville and Hope Mills

A boil water advisory is in effect for some Fayetteville Public Works Commission customers due to a burst water pipe, the energy supplier announced Thursday.

Water customers in Fayetteville, Hope Mills and Hoke County are experiencing intermittent low pressure and outages, which can increase the risk of bacteria entering the water supply, PWC said in a news release.

Customers in Stedman, Spring Lake and Fort Liberty are not affected by the outage and are not subject to a boil water advisory.

PWC advises affected customers to boil water intended for human consumption. Bring the water to a boil, let it boil for one minute, then allow it to cool before using.

“One minute of vigorous boiling should kill any disease-causing organisms present in the water,” the press release states. “Alternatively, customers may use bottled water. Until further notice, boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes and food preparation.”

The crews have carried out temporary repairs and the water pressure is rising again, the press release said.

“PWC is urging water customers to conserve water as much as possible in the event of further outages,” the release said. “This system pressure alert will remain in effect until another notification is issued. Once water pressure is restored and conditions return to normal, we will notify you when the system pressure alert is lifted.”

News Director Beth Hutson can be reached at [email protected] or 910-486-3533.

Fayetteville PWC issues boil water advisory for Fayetteville and Hope Mills

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