Posted 01.16.2026
Scheduled Water Outage Advisory RESCINDED - 5th Street, Sunset Beach
PWS ID No. NC-04-10045
Based on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 01.15.2026, Brunswick County Public Utilities water users located at:
- 5th Street (addresses 401 through 437)
Sunset Beach 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 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 01.16.2026 by:
Adam Sellers, Brunswick County Public Utilities
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Posted on 01.12.2026
01.15.2026 - Scheduled Water Outage – 5th Street, Sunset Beach
PWS ID No. NC-04-10045
Due to stormwater drain replacement activities, Brunswick County water customers along 5th Street, Sunset Beach will be out of service beginning at 9:00 am on 01.15.2026 to allow for the construction activities to be completed. Service is expected to be restored before 5:00 pm on 01.15.2026. This outage affects the addresses listed below:
- 5th Street (addresses 401 through 437)
Consumers will need to store water in containers during this outage, as water service will be temporarily turned off during this time. Please note at least one fire hydrant 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.
Thirty-eight (38) residential 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 01.12.2026, by: Adam Sellers, Brunswick County Public Utilities