Pender County Schools to Operate Under Boil Water Advisory Following Highway 421 Water Line Break
Seven Pender County schools affected by a water line break on Highway 421 will operate on their regular schedules on Wednesday, September 23, while under a boil water advisory. Bottled water will be available at the affected schools.
Wilmington, NC, September 22, 2026 — Seven schools in Pender County will continue with their regular schedules on Wednesday, September 23, despite a boil water advisory impacting facilities due to a water line break. The incident occurred along Highway 421, disrupting the water supply for the affected educational institutions.
Officials have confirmed that while the water system is under an advisory, requiring water to be boiled before consumption, the schools are prepared to manage operations. This decision means that classes, administrative functions, and other school activities will proceed as normal on Wednesday.
To ensure students and staff have access to safe drinking water, bottled water will be provided at each of the seven affected schools. The specific names of the schools included in this advisory have not been publicly released.
The cause of the water line break on Highway 421 was not immediately available. Details regarding the timeline for repairs or the expected duration of the boil water advisory have also not been provided.
Further updates are expected as authorities assess the situation and work towards restoring normal water service to the affected areas.
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