Customers of Pender County Utilities are encouraged to conserve water.
“We are in critical need of fuel to keep our water treatment plant up and running,” said Kenny Keel, Pender County Utilities director.
Widespread flooding is preventing the utility from accessing fuel to replenish supplies to the generators.
Pender County Utility cannot access pumping stations that deliver water to the tanks in Hampstead and Topsail mainland areas.
“We are in critical need of diesel fuel to keep our water facility on NC 210 pumping water to the Hampstead area,” said Randell Woodruff, county manager.
“We are exploring every avenue to find a fuel source and access to the facility.
However, if we do not get the needed fuel within the next 48-hours, we will not be able to continue water service for public health and safety such as fire suppression and other life-sustaining activities.
Also, our customers will be without drinking water.” Keel said the lack of water would hamper fire suppression and other public services.
“It is important PCU customers conserve water,” said Keel.
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