Full Notification

Public Works Commission has issued a boil water advisory due to a water main break.  Therefore to keep the Hoke County citizens safe, Hoke County Utilities will also issue a Boil Water Advisory for residents in the Rockfish Area, Wayside Road, and McDougald Downs locations. Periods of low or no pressure in the distribution system increases the potential for introduction of bacteria into the water system.  As a precautions, customers are advised to boil all water used for human consumption (including drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes and food preparation) or use bottled water. Vigorous boiling water for one (1) minute should kill any disease-causing organisms that may be present in the water.     Water customers are strongly urged to conserve water whenever possible.  This advisory remains in effect until further written notification is issued. For further information contact the Hoke County Utilities Department at 910-848-0385.