Town of Banner Elk, North Carolina

Water consumers of the Town of Banner Elk in the Highlands Subdivision have experienced periods of low pressure and outages in the distribution system due to a water main leak today, Tuesday September 18, 2018.

As of this afternoon, the line has been repaired and the system pressure is being restored.

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 as water service is restored consumers boil all water used for human consumption (including drinking water, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes and food preparation) or use bottled water.  Vigorous boiling for one (1) minute should eliminate the potential for health hazards that may be present in the water.

This boil water advisory remains in effect until futher notification is issued.

We are now running the required test before lifting the boil water advisory and we will update this information by Wednesday afternoon, September 19th.