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Water main break affecting south end of Wrightsville

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A water main break is currently affecting water pressure at the south end of Wrightsville Beach and, when water is restored, residents in that area are advised to boil water before consumption.

The break occurred at 130 Waynick Blvd. and Arrindale Street and the areas affected are the intersection of Causeway Drive and Waynick Boulevard to the south end of the island and the intersection of Causeway Drive and S. Lumina Avenue to the south end of the island.

The town’s public works crews are working to repair the break and a 9 a.m. press release from the town states service should be restored within three to four hours.

According to the press release, periods of low to no pressure in the distribution system increase the potential for back siphonage and introduction of bacteria into the water system. Therefore, the Division of Water Resources advises that when water pressure is restored to south end residents, they should boil water before consumption, which includes drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes and preparing food.

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