A water line break on Connelly Springs Road near Not Just Fishin caused a loss in pressure in the water system and an increase in turbidity (cloudiness). City of Lenoir Water Treatment plant staff have issued a boil water notice as a result.
The break primarily affected water customers living in southwestern portions of Lenoir and Caldwell County, especially customers living on or off of Connelly Springs Road.
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, those consumers experiencing low water pressure, turbidity and/or air in their water lines are advised to 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.
Click the following link for more information on Boil Water Advisory precautions and safe uses of water other than human consumption, Boil Water Advisory.
The waterline break occurred on a 30-inch water transmission line last night, Friday, June 23, 2023. City staff repaired the line around 4:45 am this morning, Saturday, June 24, 2023.
Water customers are strongly urged to conserve water whenever possible as workers refill the system. This advisory remains in effect until further written notification is issued.
Staff will test water in the system Sunday morning, June 25, to check for any dangerous bacteria. If there is no bacteria present, staff will remove the boil water advisory. Any updates about the advisory will be posted on the City of Lenoir website and social media.
The Boil Water Advisory was issued at 5:15 AM on June 24, 2023 by Kevin Matheson- City of Lenoir Water Treatment Superintendent. Click the following link to view a PDF of the advisory, System Pressure Advisory, June 24, 2023 (PDF).