Boil Water Advisory Issued for Columbus County Water District After Line Strike
A boil water advisory is in effect for Columbus County Water & Sewer District II after local contractors accidentally struck a public water line. The affected areas include specific sections of Andrew Jackson Highway Southwest, Grist Road, Old Stake Road,…
Wilmington, NC, October 28, 2026 —
A boil water advisory is in effect for Columbus County Water & Sewer District II after local contractors accidentally struck a public water line, according to the information provided. Repairs are underway, and the system is expected to be clear within 24 hours.
The advisory applies to specific sections of Andrew Jackson Highway Southwest, Grist Road, Old Stake Road, Broadway Road, and Bullard Road. The precise boundaries of the affected sections were not provided, so the available information does not identify which addresses or properties along those roads are included.
Customers may experience discolored water while repairs and related work proceed. The information provided does not specify when the line was struck, when the advisory took effect, or when the 24-hour period for the expected system clearance began. It also does not name the contractors or provide details about the repair work.
The announcement does not state whether additional testing or other steps are required before the advisory is lifted. It likewise does not provide further guidance for customers or identify a contact for questions. The only stated timeline is that the system is expected to be clear within 24 hours; no exact clearance time was given.
Until further details are provided, the reported information establishes the advisory’s presence, the road names associated with affected sections, the accidental strike to a public water line, and the ongoing repairs. The status beyond the stated expectation, including whether the advisory has since ended, was not included.
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