A boil advisory set for Tuesday for some neighbors in downtown Wilmington – WECT

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – A boil water advisory will be in effect beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 5 for parts of downtown Wilmington in the area around North Fourth Street.

According to the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, approximately 180 customers will be affected at the following addresses:

• 0, 100, 200 and 300 blocks of North Fourth Street
• The 300, 400 and 500 blocks of Grace Street
• The 500 and 600 blocks of Redcross Street
• The 300 and 400 blocks of North Sixth Street
• The 300 and 400 blocks of North Fifth Street
• The 400 and 500 blocks of Walnut Street

When subject to a boil water advisory, customers should boil their water for one minute, then allow it to cool before consumption. They can also use another source of water, such as bottled water.

Consumption includes drinking, brushing teeth, making ice, preparing food, washing fruits and vegetables, eating pets, and making baby formula. Customers should not boil the water before using it for showering or bathing.

Before the boil water advisory is lifted, the CFPUA says its lab staff tests the water to make sure it’s safe to drink.

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