A precautionary boil water advisory has been scheduled Monday, March 9, for 106 Water Street and 201 and 205 North Front Street in downtown Wilmington.
The advisory is scheduled to go into effect at 10 p.m. Monday to allow for an outside contractor to offset an existing fire line. Approximately 300 customers will be impacted; notification will be hand-delivered by CFPUA staff.
Periods of low or no pressure in the water distribution system increase the potential for back siphonage and introduction of bacteria into the water system.
When under a boil water advisory, customers are asked to boil their water for one minute, then allow it to cool prior to consumption. They also may use another water source such as bottled water.
Consumption includes drinking, brushing teeth, making ice, food preparation, fruit and vegetable washing, pet consumption, and the preparation of baby formula. Customers do NOT need to boil water prior to using it for showering or bathing.
Before a boil water advisory is lifted, CFPUA lab staff test the water to ensure it is safe to drink.