Boil Water Advisory Issued for Sections of Lake Waccamaw
A boil water advisory has been issued for residents along Canal Cove Road and Weaver Drive in Lake Waccamaw, Columbus County, NC, due to water pressure loss and outages in the town's distribution system.
Wilmington, NC, November 9, 2026 — A boil water advisory is currently in effect for specific areas of Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina. Residents residing along Canal Cove Road and Weaver Drive in Columbus County have been notified to boil their water before consumption.
The advisory was issued due to recent issues within the town’s water distribution system, specifically citing a loss of water pressure and system outages. These conditions can potentially compromise the safety of the water supply, necessitating the precautionary measure.
The exact date and time the advisory was issued were not provided in the available information. Similarly, the duration for which the advisory is expected to remain in place has not been specified. The underlying cause of the water pressure loss and system outages was also not detailed.
Residents in the affected areas are advised to bring their water to a rolling boil for at least one minute and then allow it to cool before:
- drinking
- cooking
- making ice cubes
- brushing teeth
- washing dishes
- preparing baby food
Once the advisory is lifted, affected residents will be notified. Further information regarding the resolution of the pressure issues and the lifting of the advisory was not immediately available.
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