Some Fayetteville Public Works Commission customers are under a boil water advisory because of a water main break, the utility said Thursday.
Water customers in Fayetteville, Hope Mills and Hoke County are experiencing periods of low pressure and outages, which can increase the potential for bacteria to be introduced into the water supply, PWC said in a news release.
Customers in Stedman, Spring Lake and Fort Liberty are not affected by the outage and are not under a boil water advisory.
PWC advises affected customers to boil all water used for human consumption. Bring the water to a boil, let it boil for one minute, then let it cool before using.
“Vigorous boiling for one minute should kill any disease-causing organisms that may be present in the water,” the release said. “As an alternative, customers may use bottled water. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation until further notice.”
Crews have made temporary repairs, and the water pressure is building back up, the release said.