Boil Water notice issued for Nebo water customers due to a water main break. Crews are working to restore water service. 
The Division of Environmental Health advises that McDowell County water consumers BOIL ALL WATER used for human consumption (including drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, making ice and washing hands) to ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes.
The water should be brought to a vigorous, rolling boil and then 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 issued on 6/19/26 by:
Dewayne Riddle
Public Services Director/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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