Wilmington Boil Water Advisory Affects 200 Downtown Customers Starting Next Week
- (WECT) - Approximately 200 customers in downtown Wilmington will be under a boil water advisory starting Tuesday evening as the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA) replaces broken...
- On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, and affect customers in the following areas: the 300, 400, and 500 blocks of South Front Street; the 100 block of Ann Street;...
- CFPUA officials stated that the valve replacement is a routine maintenance procedure designed to isolate sections of the water distribution system during construction, maintenance, or emergencies such as...
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – Approximately 200 customers in downtown Wilmington will be under a boil water advisory starting Tuesday evening as the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA) replaces broken valves in the water system.
The advisory will begin at 7 p.m. On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, and affect customers in the following areas: the 300, 400, and 500 blocks of South Front Street; the 100 block of Ann Street; the 0, 100, 200, and 300 blocks of Nunn Street; the 300, 400, and 500 blocks of South Second Street; the 0, 100, and 200 blocks of Church Street; the 500 block of Surry Street; the 0 block of Castle Street; and the 300 and 400 blocks of South Third Street.
CFPUA officials stated that the valve replacement is a routine maintenance procedure designed to isolate sections of the water distribution system during construction, maintenance, or emergencies such as water main breaks. During the work, customers may experience temporary periods of low water pressure or brief outages.
Officials explained that drops in water pressure increase the risk of back siphonage, which could allow bacteria to enter the water system. As a precaution, customers under the advisory are advised to boil their water for one minute and let it cool before using it for drinking, brushing teeth, making ice, washing produce, preparing baby formula, or giving it to pets.
Bottled water is an acceptable alternative for consumption. However, officials emphasized that boiling is not necessary for water used in showers or baths.
CFPUA laboratory staff will conduct water quality tests before lifting the advisory to ensure the water is safe to drink. The utility noted that the valve replacement work is part of ongoing efforts to maintain the reliability and safety of the municipal water system.
The boil water advisory is precautionary in nature, and CFPUA urged affected residents to follow the guidelines until official notification is given that the advisory has been lifted.