CFPUA issues boil water advisory for Lewis Creek, Lewis Landing area

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA) has issued a precautionary boil water advisory for part of New Hanover County next week.

According to CFPUA, starting at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10, the advisory will impact around 400 customers in the following areas:

• The Palisades at Lewis Creek community
• Lewis Landing Avenue
• Bratton Court
• Ballaster Drive
• Branch Row
• Creek Bend Terrace
• Runaway Bay
• Grey Cliff Run
• Killdeer Lane
• Oyster Reef Run
• Dove Shell Way
• Mangrove Place

The advisory was originally issued for Wednesday, Sept. 9, but was rescheduled.

“When under a boil water advisory, customers are asked to boil their water for one minute, then allow it to cool prior to consumption. Alternatively, they may use another water source such as bottled water,” CFPUA said.

CFPUA lab staff will test the water before the advisory is lifted.