Lane closed on S. 16th St. for water main repair, CFPUA issues boil water advisory

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The righthand lane of the 400 block of South 16th Street between Nun and Church streets is closed effective immediately Thursday, July 18, for an emergency water main repair.

In addition, a precautionary boil water advisory has been issued for approximately 20 CFPUA customers in the 400 and 500 blocks of South 16th.

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.

The lane closure reduces traffic to a single lane of travel is expected to last approximately six hours while crews complete the repair.