SPRING LAKE, N.C. — The Town of Spring Lake has issued an immediate Boil Water Advisory for all customers served by the Town’s water system effective as of 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026. The advisory will remain in place until further notice.
Routine water-quality testing and required follow-up samples identified E. coli bacteria in a repeat sample collected on Sept. 11, 2026. Additional testing of locations upstream and downstream from the original sampling site returned negative results. However, out of an abundance of caution, residents and businesses must boil all tap water before use.
Residents are advised not to drink tap water without boiling it first. To ensure safety, bring water to a rolling boil for at least one minute, then allow it to cool before using it.
While the advisory remains in place, boiled or bottled water should be used for:
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Drinking
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Preparing food and beverages
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Making ice
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Brushing teeth
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Preparing infant formula
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Washing fruits and vegetables
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Washing dishes and food-contact surfaces
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Giving water to pets
Residents should discard any ice made from tap water since Sept. 8, 2026. Bathing and showering are considered safe as long as water is not swallowed.
The Town is working closely with the North Carolina Public Water Supply Section and local health officials. Additional water samples are being analyzed, and the advisory will remain in effect until testing confirms the water is safe and officials authorize lifting the notice.
The Spring Lake office of the Cumberland County Department of Public Health will temporarily relocate staff to the main office located at 1235 Ramsey St. in Fayetteville on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, as a precautionary measure.
The Spring Lake Community Library will be closed until further notice.
The Town will notify customers immediately when boiling water is no longer necessary. Residents and businesses are encouraged to share this notice with neighbors, schools, childcare facilities, nursing homes, medical offices and others who may not have received the advisory.
For more information, contact Glenn McFadden at 910-890-3207 or email at gmcfadden@meyersengineering.net.
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