Utilities
Brunswick County in State of Emergency due to water situation; repair work planned for this weekend
BOLIVIA — Brunswick County is under a State of Emergency and water conservation measures are imperative for all public water users after attempts at a temporary fix to a broken water main did not work. Crews worked until 1 a.m. this morning, but the attempted band sleeve, which would have been a temporary repair to…
Read MoreWater conservation measures continue for Brunswick County Public Utilities customers, repairs to begin
Following an assessment of damage to a water main, Brunswick County Public Utility residential customers in all areas of the County should continue to follow mandatory water conservation requirements, though commercial car washes can resume operations. Brunswick County will move from a Level 3 to a Level 2 Water Emergency over the weekend. On Tuesday,…
Read MoreMandatory water conservation measures in place in Brunswick County
BOLIVIA — Residents in all areas of Brunswick County are required to take steps to decrease water usage, effective immediately, following damage to a water line. The raw water main owned by the Lower Cape Fear Water and Sewer Authority that carries raw water from the Kings Bluff Raw Water Pump Station to the County-owned…
Read MoreUtilities: Annual Change from Chloramines to Chlorine to begin Sept. 12
Every summer, Brunswick County and the towns, cities, and other utilities that purchase water from Brunswick County implement an annual flushing program. Public Utilities employees will flush the water mains by opening fire hydrants and allowing them to flow freely for a short period of time. The flushing cleans out sediment and allows routine maintenance…
Read MoreBrunswick County’s Northwest Water Treatment Plant recognized
BOLIVIA, N.C. — Brunswick County’s Northwest Water Treatment Plant was one of 56 water treatment plants in North Carolina recognized by the state for maintaining a high level of water treatment. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality presents the N.C. Area Wide Optimization Award yearly to water facilities that surpass federal and state drinking…
Read MoreBrunswick County Public Utilities wins Large Water Distribution System of the Year, Medium Wastewater Collection System of the Year
BOLIVIA, N.C. — Brunswick County Public Utilities has been awarded the Large Water Distribution System of the Year and the Medium Wastewater Collection System of the Year by the North Carolina American Water Works Association and the North Carolina Water Environment Association (NC AWWA-WEA). Brunswick County Public Utilities also won the Large Water Distribution System…
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