LATEST UPDATE: The System Pressure Advisory issued on Aug. 14 for water customers in Pinehurst and Seven Lakes of the Moore County Public Utilities water system has been rescinded. The water has been tested and has been found safe to drink.
UPDATE: Water customers in Pinehurst and Seven Lakes of the Moore County Public Utilities water system experienced a period of low water pressures on August 14 due to extremely high usage. The pressures have been restored with water quality samples pulled. The sample testing will be complete tomorrow, August 16, with the advisory rescinded if the system pressures remain good.
It is recommended that you continue to cease lawn irrigation and use water conservatively until the advisory is lifted. Consumers are advised to flush their service piping then 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 minute should kill any disease-causing organisms that may be present in the water. Consumers will be advised when the water tests show the water is safe to drink.
Water customers are strongly urged to conserve water whenever possible. This advisory remains in effect until further written notification is issued.
Water customers in Pinehurst and Seven Lakes of the Moore County Public Utilities water system are experiencing low water pressure due to an unknown cause. It is recommended that you cease lawn irrigation and use water conservatively until water pressures are restored.
“We are working diligently to restore complete water service,” said Jon Horne with the Moore County Public Utilities on Monday.
Even though the water mains will be thoroughly flushed following this low-pressure period, water quality testing must be completed. Water discoloration may also be experienced. Therefore, when water service is restored, consumers are advised to flush their service piping and then 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 minute should kill any disease-causing organisms that may be present in the water. You will be advised when the water tests show the water is safe to drink.
This advisory remains in effect until further written notification is issued.
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