Pender County Schools Announce Early Dismissal Due to Water Main Break
Seven schools in Pender County, North Carolina, initiated early dismissals on Tuesday because of a water main break near U.S. Highway 421, which resulted in decreased water pressure in the affected areas.
Wilmington, NC, September 22, 2026 —
Pender County, NC – Seven schools within Pender County Schools were forced to implement early dismissals on Tuesday following a significant water main break. The incident, which occurred near U.S. Highway 421, led to a substantial decrease in water pressure across the affected educational facilities.
The decision to send students home early was made to ensure the well-being and operational continuity of the schools. The reduced water pressure can impact various essential services within school buildings, including restroom facilities and drinking water availability.
The specific names of the seven schools affected were not immediately provided. The timeline for the repair of the water main and the restoration of normal water pressure was also not detailed. The Pender County School District stated that the early dismissals were a direct consequence of the water supply issue stemming from the break near the highway.
Further updates regarding the operational status of the affected schools and the resolution of the water pressure problem are expected as the situation develops.
Story summarized from the original created by WWAY News on www.wwaytv3.com, see more information here.
