The City of Asheville announced a major milestone in the wake of Hurricane Helene.
Nearly 2 months since Helene's ferocious impact, the City of Asheville has been under a boil water notice. Announced Monday, November 18, 2024, via social media, The City has lifted that Boil Water Notice for all water customers.
"Customers may resume normal usage of the water system."
The city said Water Resources lab staff finished sampling the distribution system early Sunday afternoon, and results have confirmed that the water supply is free from contaminants. While an increase in demand is expected, Water Resources is asking customers to temporarily avoid large-volume activities like filling bathtubs.
Though it is no longer necessary to use bottled water for consumption, according to the City, Community Care centers that are still operating in the area will continue to distribute resources until further notice. To read the full announcement shared on the Buncombe County Government Facebook page, click HERE.
"Plumbing in structures built before 1988 have increased potential to be a source of lead exposure if water sits undisturbed in plumbing. For this reason, customers in structures built before 1988 are advised to flush their system for 30 seconds to two minutes before consumption on a daily basis."