FIRST ON 3: CFPUA warns VA clinic not to use water

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Cape Fear Public Utility Authority spokesman Mike McGill says the utility is advising Wilmington’s VA super clinic not to use the water.

McGill says the clinic’s operating manager reached out to CFPUA last week when the staff noticed discoloration in the water. McGill says the water at the clinic is not CFPUA’s responsibility, but they have the ability to help. McGill says the clinic has copper pipes, but they are not sure whether copper has gotten into the water.

CFPUA issued the warning yesterday after tests found discoloration and grit in the water. The advisory is in effect until they can figure out how to fix the problem.

McGill says although the problem has nothing to do with CFPUA, it is working with the clinic to try to solve the issue. McGill says they think the problem has something to do with the clinic itself, but they cannot confirm anything yet.

The warning advises not to use the water for human consumption including cooking, making ice, drink mixing, food preparation and hand washing.

We are still waiting to hear back from the VA’s public affairs office to find out how they are handling water use in the clinic.

Stay with WWAY for more details as we get them.