Posted 02.13.2026
Scheduled Water Outage Advisory RESCINDED – Entire Walmart Plaza, Southport
PWS ID No. NC-04-10045
Based on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 02.12.2026, Brunswick County Public Utilities water users located at:
- North Howe Street (addresses 1669, 1671, 1673, and 1675)
in Southport, are hereby notified that it is no longer necessary to boil water or use bottled water for human consumption. The system has resumed normal operation. Customers have been notified by sign posting, door hangers and ReadyBrunswick.
We appreciate your cooperation and patience during this period. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
This notice has been issued and is effective on 02.13.2026 by:
Adam Sellers, Brunswick County Public Utilities
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02.12.2026- Scheduled Water Outage – Entire Walmart Plaza, Southport
PWS ID No. NC-04-10045
Due to a water main tie in, Brunswick County water customers in Walmart Plaza, Southport will be out of service beginning at 12:01 am on 02.12.2026 to allow for the tie in to be made. Service is expected to be restored before 06:00 am on 02.12.2026. This outage affects the addresses listed below:
- North Howe Street (addresses 1669, 1671,1673, and1675)
Consumers will need to store water in containers during this outage, as water service will be temporarily turned off during this time. Please note that multiple fire hydrants will be out of service during this time. Once water has been restored, Brunswick County Public Utilities and the NC Division of Water Resources advise consumers to boil all water or use bottled water for human consumption until further notice. Consumption includes drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation. Vigorous boiling for one (1) minute should kill any disease-causing organisms that may be present in the water.
Seventeen (17) commercial connections will be affected. Customers have been notified by door hangers and ReadyBrunswick. Brunswick County will provide additional information when this advisory is lifted.
For additional questions, please call:
Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm: (910) 253-2657
After Hours or Holidays: (910) 755-7921, (910) 371-3490, or (910) 454-0512
This advisory remains in effect until further notification is issued.
This advisory issued on 02.10.2026, by: Adam Sellers, Brunswick County Public Utilities
