A Precautionary Boil Water Advisory has been issued for residents and businesses off Corbin Street.
A Streets Division crew was working to clear a drainage ditch which was clogged by hurricane debris.
They accidentally snagged a main line which was more than ten feet deep.
There is no evidence of contamination but State regulations require the precautionary Boil Water Advisory until tests confirm the lack of contamination.
The City of Jacksonville is recommending if you live in the area, that you boil water for drinking, making ice, washing dishes, brushing teeth and food preparation.
Water should be brought to a rolling boil for one minute and cooled before using.
Water for pets should be boiled and then cooled for their use.
Boiling water for one minute should kill any disease-causing organisms that may be present in the water.
The boil water advisory will continue until further notice.
For more information, call City Utilities Maintenance at 938-5234 or check www.jacksonvillenc.gov/boiladvisory.