BURGAW, NC (WWAY) — A boil water advisory remains in effect for some portions of Pender County.
According to a statement released this weekend by Pender County Utilities, some areas are experiencing periods of low pressure and outages in the distribution system due to a 12” water main break.
In the statement, the county said periods of low or no pressure in the distribution system increases the potential for back siphonage and introduction of bacteria into the water system.
The county is recommending those in the affected areas to boil all water used for human consumption (including drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes and food preparation) or use bottled water.
The county says vigorous boiling for one minute should kill any disease-causing organisms that may be present in the water.
According to Pender County Utilities Director Kenny Keel, water samples have been taken and pending the results, the advisory may be lifted by Monday at 6 p.m. Until then, the advisory remains in effect for water consumers of Pender County Utilities in the following areas: From 8605 to 11335 US 117 South Lucas Avenue Pennsylvania Avenue Rocky Point Elementary School Road Rocky Point Training School Road Lacy Padgett Road Bridgeside Road Fallbrook Lane East & West Tumbling Waters Road Babbling Creek Road East & West Strawberry Lane Tarwolf Trail Camellia Drive Rose Drive Magnolia Drive Southward along US 117 South to, but not including, the entrance of Woodhaven Subdivision