Water restrictions at Wilmington Veteran Affairs Clinic lifted by county

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Three years ago, New Hanover County raised concerns about the water quality at the Veteran Affairs Clinic in Wilmington.

After the clinic made changes to its water system, restrictions put in place by the county have now been lifted.

In 2015, the county issued a “Do Not Use” letter, advising that lead and copper levels in the clinic’s water could be a health risk.

The owner of the clinic, Wilmington NC VA 2011, LLC, put in new, lead-free mixing valves and ten faucets for future testing of the water.

They are also treating the water with orthophosphate to reduce corrosiveness.

The NC DEQ will now test the water for lead and copper every six months, as well as perform other tests annually and quarterly.

A statement from the owners of the clinic reads: “The stakeholders in the VA Clinic in the Wilmington community will continue to work collaboratively and continuously to assure that water quality within the clinic is assured. Water quality is key to delivering high quality health care services in this region through the clinic, serving the veterans in this community of North Carolina.”