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McDowell County Emergency Management
Sunday May 24th, 2026 :: 10:06 a.m. EDT

Advisory

Boil Water Advisory Lifted: Town of Old Fort customers east of Old Fort EMS Base may resume normal water use.

BOIL WATER ADVISORY LIFTED

The precautionary boil water advisory previously issued for Town of Old Fort water customers east of the Old Fort EMS Base at 1580 East Main Street has now been lifted.

Testing has confirmed the water is safe for normal use and boiling water is no longer necessary. Residents and businesses may resume normal water usage for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, making ice, and all other household purposes.

The Town of Old Fort appreciates the community’s patience and cooperation during this repair and testing process.

For questions, please contact:

Gail Turner
Utility Billing Clerk / Tax Collector
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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