Boil Water Advisory issued for parts of Myrtle Grove community

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Cape Fear Public Utility Authority has issued a precautionary boil water advisory for part of Myrtle Grove Road and surrounding areas, effective immediately Friday, August 23.

Approximately 200 customers are impacted at the following addresses: 7100 to 7416 Myrtle Grove Road, all of Joey Court, all of the Sand Winds Mobile Home Park, all of Southeast Harbor, all of Myrtle Grove Landing, and 1636, 1638, and 1648 Sand Bar Lane.

Crews are working to repair a leak on a water main in the area.

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.