Work starting Sunday morning by CFPUA crews to replace broken valves may result in periods of low water pressure or outages for about 250 customers in an area along Shipyard Boulevard.
As a precaution, a boil water advisory is being issued starting at 6 a.m. Sunday for customers in the following areas:
- 500-1300 blocks of Shipyard Boulevard
- 700-800 blocks of Holbrooke Avenue
- Southwold Drive
- The Pines of Wilmington Apartments
- 2543 Carolina Beach Road
CFPUA will issue notifications when the advisory is lifted.
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. Alternatively, they 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.