Public Water System # NC 04-65-025
Water System Pressure Advisory
Some water consumers of the Town of Kure Beach in New Hanover County experienced a period of low pressure and outages in the distribution system due to a water main break in the 1300 block of Fort Fisher Boulevard South. Properties on the west side of Fort Fisher Boulevard south of Blakeslee Air Force Recreation area who experienced no water or low pressure are advised to boil their water.
Periods of low or no pressure in the distribution system increases the potential for back siphonage and introduction of bacteria into the water system.
Advisories are issued when an event has occurred, allowing the possibility for the water distribution system to become contaminated. An advisory does not mean that the water is contaminated, but rather that it could be contaminated; because the water quality is unknown, customers should assume the water is unsafe to drink and take the appropriate precautions.
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 advisory remains in effect until further written notification is issued.
This advisory issued on October 9, 2025 by:
Jimmy Mesimer
Public Works Director
Town of Kure Beach
910-458-5816