Lake Waccamaw rescinds boil water advisory

LAKE WACCAMAW, N.C. (WECT) - Lake Waccamaw has rescinded the boil water advisory first issued on July 13 following tests to confirm the water is safe to drink.

This advisory was issued from 1502 Lakeshore Dr. c to the end of Bella Coola Road.

The streets that were in the advisory area are:

• from 1502 Lake Shore to 2014 Lake Shore
• Creek Ridge
• Bella Coola Rd.
• Maple St.
• Elm St.
• Pine St.
• Jefferson Rd.
• Bartram Lane
• Council Ave.
• Lakewood Dr.
• Myrtle Drive
• Birch St.
• Elm Street

“The Division of Water Resources advised that, when water is restored, consumers boil all water used for human consumption (including drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes and food preparation) or use bottled water,” a news release states. “Vigorous boiling for one minute should kill any disease-causing organisms that may be present in the water.”

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