Portions of the water system are experiencing periods of low pressure and outages in the distribution system. Periods of low or no pressure in the distribution system increase the potential for back siphonage and introduction of bacteria into the water system. Interruptions of water service requires the issuance of a System Pressure Advisory.
When water service is restored, consumers who have electric or alternative power are advised to boil all water used for human consumption (including drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes and food preparation). Those without power are advised to use bottled water for the purposes mentioned above.
When water systems experience low pressure or loss of pressure, there is an increased risk of contamination. This does not mean that the water is contaminated, but that the possibility exists, and customers are notified.
System Pressure Advisory Information is at www.hvlnc.gov/wateralerts.
Additionally, in order to protect public safety and keep people off the roads, many of which are impassable due to downed trees, power lines, and flooding, Mayor Barbara Volk has updated the City of Hendersonville’s state of Emergency to include a curfew from 8 PM to 8 AM.
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Written by the City of Hendersonville.