MOUNT HOLLY, N.C. — A water boil advisory is no longer in effect in Mount Holly following a water main break on Highway 27.
People in the area were advised to boil any water meant for human consumption, including water used for making ice or brushing teeth.
Deputy Utilities Director Robert Stewart first issued the alert on Thursday, Sept. 21, after the water main ruptured near Craig Street. Water was temporarily cut off in some parts of the surrounding area.
"Periods of low or no pressure in the distribution system increases the potential for back siphonage and introduction of bacteria into the water system," the city said in a statement.
It added that boiling water for 1 minute should kill any disease-causing organisms.
Neighboring parts of Highway 27, Woodlawn Avenue, Noles Drive, Hoover Avenue, Globe Street and Lane Road were all impacted by the advisory. Several subdivisions were also impacted, including Westland Farms, Azalea Ridge and Deertrack.
On Friday, the town government said the advisory was lifted as the water plant confirmed there was no harmful bacteria in the water.
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