McDowell County Water Department

System Pressure Advisory!

Due to a water line break on Hwy. 70 East near Stacy Hill Road, the McDowell County Water System is experiencing periods of low pressure and outages in the distribution system. Periods of low or no pressure increase the potential for back siphonage and the introduction of bacteria into the water system.
Therefore, the Division of Environmental Health advises that when the water service is restored consumers BOIL ALL WATER used for human consumption (including drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, making ice, and washing hands) to ensure the destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes.
The water should be brought to a vigorous, rolling boil and boiled for two (2) minutes.
Boiling water concentrates any levels of nitrates that may be present in the water. Infants below the age of six months and pregnant women should use an alternate water supply (bottled water, etc.) whenever possible.
When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the water system officials will notify you that the water is safe for consumption. Instructions to discontinue boiling will be issued in the same manner as this notice.
This advisory was issued on 09/20/2024 by:
Nathan Snyder                                                                                        McDowell County Water Department
If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact the        McDowell County Water Department at (828) 652-6428