Asheville Lifts Boil Water Notice for First Time Since Helene Flooding
Water Quality Restored, Residents Can Resume Normal Water Usage
City Officials Urge Continued Water Conservation
Asheville, NC - The City of Asheville has lifted the boil water notice that has been in effect since the remnants of Hurricane Helene caused widespread flooding in the area. Water quality testing has confirmed that the water is safe to drink, and residents can resume normal water usage.
The boil water notice was issued on September 20th after heavy rains from Helene caused the Swannanoa River to overflow its banks and flood the city's water treatment plant. The flooding caused power outages and damage to the plant's equipment, which forced the city to shut down the plant and issue the boil water notice.
Crews worked around the clock to repair the damage to the water treatment plant and restore water service to the city. The plant was brought back online on September 22nd, and water quality testing has been conducted since then to ensure that the water is safe to drink.
The City of Asheville is urging residents to continue to conserve water as the city works to rebuild its water supply. Residents can help conserve water by:
- Taking shorter showers
- Fixing leaky faucets
- Watering lawns less frequently
- Washing clothes only when necessary
The City of Asheville will continue to monitor water quality and provide updates to the public as needed.
