Based on the laboratory analysis of water samples collected from the Town of Burnsville on 10-26-2022, water users are hereby notified that it is no longer necessary to boil water used for human consumption.
We appreciate your cooperation during this period. If you have any questions,please feel free to contact us.
This advisory issued on 10-27-2022 5:00 pm by: Shane Dale, Town of Burnsville, 828-682-2420
(Original statement that has been rescinded)
The water consumers from State Hwy 197 North to Micaville in the Town of Burnsville, in Yancey County are experiencing periods of low pressure and outages in the distribution system due to a water line break near 1011 East US Hwy 19E. Periods of low or no pressure in the distribution system increases the potential for back siphonage and introduction of bacteria into the water system.
Therefore, the Division of Water Resources advises 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.
Vigorous boiling for one (1) minute should kill any disease-causing organisms that may be present in the water.
This office is strongly urging the water consumers to conserve water whenever possible. This advisory remains in effect until further written notification is issued.
This advisory issued on 10-26-2022 by: Shane Dale, Town of Burnsville, 828-682-2420
