09/23/2026
The Boil Advisory at Pine Mountain remains in effect until further notice. Water testing results will continue to be uploaded here - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RhjyoR-S56KcT4mveE9QtvFVBCWoPwCr?usp=sharing
Boil Water Notice:
A breach was found in a water storage tank (Nutbush) resulting in a potential for the introduction of disease-causing organisms into the water system serving the Pine Mountain Lakes Subdivision, Public Water System ID No. NC0112133, located in Burke County.
These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites which can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea, and associated headaches. They may pose a greater health risk for infants, young children, some of the elderly, and people with severely compromised immune systems.
What should I do? What does this mean?
As the water system is restarted we also recommend not using water until all sediment has cleared out of the system.
DO NOT DRINK THE WATER WITHOUT BOILING IT FIRST. Bring all water to a vigorous boil, let it boil for one (1) minute and let it cool before using, or use bottled water. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water.
What is being done?
Contractors will be hired to assess the breach and provide a temporary solution and plans for a permanent solution. We will inform you when tests show no bacteria are present and you no longer need to boil your water. We currently do not have a scheduled date for these repairs.
This notice remains in effect until further written notification is issued.
