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McDowell County Emergency Management
Wednesday May 13th, 2026 :: 02:38 p.m. EDT

Advisory

Boil Water/System Pressure Advisory

BOIL ADVISORY

McDowell County Water Department has issued a boil advisory for Nebo Water customers due to a water main break on US 70 East near Rolands Chapel Rd. Nebo Water is also experiencing low pressure. All Nebo Water customers are advised to boil water until further notification.
Therefore, the Division of Water Resources advises that water consumers should boil all water used for human consumption (including drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes and food preparation) or use bottled water. Vigorous boiling for two (2) minutes should kill any disease-causing organisms that may be present in the water.

This advisory issued on May 13, 2026 by:
McDowell County Water Department

If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact the  McDowell County Water Department at (828) 652-6428

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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