Public Utilities Advisories and News
Click a link below to see the latest information and updates from Brunswick County Public Utilities.
Northwest Water Treatment Plant Expansion & Reverse Osmosis Treatment Upgrades
Current Advisories
Advisories are issued due to low pressure, hydrant flushing, area-wide boil water notices, and other water quality issues. When a limited number of customers are affected by a water quality issue, notices are done by door hangers and/or telephone messaging. Brunswick County also issues notices when roads will close due to utility construction.
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Scheduled Water Outage – Southport
Due to construction the water consumers of Brunswick County at 5215, 5201, and 5177 Southport-Supply Road will be out of service on April 3, 2023, from approximately 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Outages in the distribution system increases the potential for back siphonage...
Rescinded – System Pressure Advisory – Southport
Due to a faulty valve, we did not have to shut the water down on March 29, 2023, Brunswick County Public Utilities water users at 5215, 5201 and 5177 Southport-Supply Road are hereby notified that it is no longer necessary to boil water or use bottled water for human...
Rescinded – System Pressure Advisory – Carolina Shores
Based on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on March 9, 2023, Brunswick County Public Utilities water users at 20,22,24,26 Carolina Shores Village are hereby notified that it is no longer necessary to boil water or use bottled water...
Rescinded – System Pressure Advisory – Ocean Isle Beach
Based on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on February 23, 2023, Brunswick County Public Utilities water users at 6306 to 6328 Tolman Street SW, 1680 to 1723 Hemingway Drive SW and 6311 to 6302 Abbydale Place SW in Ocean Isle...
Rescinded – System Pressure Advisory – St. James
Based on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on January 20, 2023, Brunswick County Public Utilities water users at 2804 to 2824 Fairway Village Drive and 3783 to 3799 Club Village Drive in St. James Plantation are hereby notified...
Scheduled Water Outage – St. James Town Hall
Due to construction for the repair of a water valve, the water consumers of Brunswick County at 4140 Southport-Supply Road (St. James town hall) will be out of service from 8:00 p.m. January 12, 2023, to 5:00 a.m. January 13, 2023. Outages in the distribution system...
Public Utilities – Sewer Line Cleaning
Brunswick County Public Utilities will be conducting an annual state required sewer line cleaning and inspection starting today, January 4, and continuing through March 1. SCA Sweeping Corp. of America will be performing this work. There will be no interruption...
Rescinded – System Pressure Advisory – St. James
Based on the findings of the leak, we did not have to conduct a scheduled water outage on January 3, 2023. Brunswick County Public Utilities water users on 3350 Club Villas Drive buildings 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, and 21 are hereby notified that it is no longer...
Rescinded – System Pressure Advisory – Bent Tree Plantation
Based on the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 12/26/2022, Brunswick County Public Utilities water users in the Bent Tree Plantation community are hereby notified that it is no longer necessary to boil water or use bottled water for human consumption. ...
FREEZE WARNING: Take Measures to Protect Irrigation and Water Systems
FREEZE WARNING: TAKE MEASURES TO PROTECT IRRIGATION AND WATER SYSTEMS This notice is to all water customers of Brunswick County Public Utilities. Customers are advised to take precautions to protect their household and irrigation water systems from freezing. Tips to...