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McDowell County Emergency Management
Thursday April 23rd, 2026 :: 04:13 p.m. EDT

Advisory

Boil Water Advisory Lifted For Town of Old Fort

Boil Water Advisory Lifted For Town of Old Fort

The Town of Old Fort has lifted the boil water advisory. Testing has confirmed that the water meets all safe drinking water standards and is safe for normal use.

All customers are advised to flush their water lines for several minutes before using water. This is especially important for locations that were unoccupied or had low water usage during the advisory period.

Additionally, any ice made during the advisory period should be discarded.

Issued on: April 23, 2026
By: Gail Turner, Utility Billing Clerk
Town of Old Fort
828-668-4244

Address/Location
McDowell County Emergency Management
129 Barnes Rd
Marion, NC 28752

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 828-652-3241

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