Boil Water Notice has been LIFTED for Town of Black Mountain Customers
As of today, the Town of Black Mountain has lifted the Boil Water Notice first issued in the wake of the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene.
Laboratory results from sampling conducted Nov. 16 and Nov. 17 have confirmed that the water supply is free from contaminants. The Town is confident that there is no detectable level of lead in its source water. It is NO longer advised for customers to use bottled water.
Because Water Resources expects an initial increase in demand, customers are encouraged to temporarily avoid large-volume activities like filling bathtubs, watering landscaping, filling swimming pools and taking abnormally long showers. Otherwise, normal usage for consumption (drinking and cooking), hygiene (bathing and handwashing) and dishwashing may resume.
It is advisable for customers, especially those with plumbing installed before 1988, to flush your cold water tap for 30 seconds to two minutes before gathering water for consumption. That process should be followed daily. This is because plumbing in structures built before 1988 have increased potential to be a source of lead exposure if water sits undisturbed in plumbing.
Appliances with filters, such as icemakers and hot water heaters that have been turned off, can be turned back on. Please refer to manufacturer’s instructions on restarting those appliances if they were inactive for an extended period.
The lifting of the Boil Water Notice is a major milestone for our community as we work to recover from the destruction of Hurricane Helene. Thank you for your patience and incredible support during this time.
