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BURGAW – Pender County Utilities (PCU) issued voluntary water restrictions for Hampstead and Scotts Hill on May 14. The area includes the neighborhoods of Avendale, Cross Creek and Harrison Cove, as well as Island Creek Road and the neighborhoods of Wylie Branch and the Reserve at Island Creek.

The Stage 1 Voluntary Water Restrictions continue to be in effect. All PCU customers are urged to reduce their water usage.

“Pender County Utilities water customers in these areas are urged to reduce their water usage by 5 percent,” said Kenny Keel, Pender County Utilities director.

Keel cites the factors necessary in issuing the Stage 1 Voluntary Water Restrictions are due to delays in construction of the Hampstead/Scotts Hill Well Project and increased usage of water from the Rocky Point-Topsail and Scotts Hill Water and Sewer District systems.

“PCU worked diligently to improve the existing system,” said Chad McEwen, Pender County manager. “Crews installed new equipment to supplement our water supply from Wallace as well as adjusted the county’s pumping station and valves that will maximize the current system. Later this summer, one of the Hampstead wells will become operational, which will help us meet our daily water demand.”

“Customer cooperation is essential, especially regarding outdoor water usage,” said Keel. “Irrigation typically has the biggest negative impact on the availability of water between May and August. We recommend irrigating landscapes a maximum of 1-inch per week.”

Additional practical measure to reduce water consumption include:

• Prevent water waste, runoff, and do not water impervious surfaces.
• Water plants deeply to encourage root growth.
• Wash only full loads in clothes and dishwashers.
• Use spring-loaded nozzles on garden hoses.
• Identify and repair all water leaks.
• Water shrubbery the minimum amount required.
• Limit vehicle and boat washing to the minimum.
• Refrain from washing down outside areas such as sidewalks and patios.
• Use showers rather than baths and limit showers to no more than 4-minutes.
• Refrain from leaving faucets running while shaving or while rinsing dishes.
• Install water-flow restrictive devices in showerheads.
• Use disposable and biodegradable dishes.
• Install water-saving devices such as plastic bottles or commercial units in toilet tanks to reduce volume.
• Ensure the toilet flapper valves are not leaking – test with a food coloring to the toilet tank and visually checking to see if the color appears in the bowl. If a color shows, the toilet is leaking.
• Store drinking water in refrigerator to avoid trying to run it until cool from the tap.

For more information regarding the Stage 1 Voluntary Water Restrictions, call PCU at 910-259-1570.

COOPERATIVE EXTENSION IN BURGAW IS ORGANIZING

 PESTICIDE CHEMICALS DISPOSAL DAY!

 October 15^th 10am – 2pm

Driveway behind an Agriculture Building

801 S WALKER STREET BURGAW NC 28425

 Please call 910 259-1235 for more details.

Due to the effects of Hurricane Dorian, Pender County officials are asking residents to hold of recycling until next week.

The storm caused “operational issues” at the recycling processing facility used by Pender County Solid Waste, according to a news release from the county. The impacts will affect recycling at Pender County’s convenience sites.

“Though we will have emptied the bins this week at most of our convenience centers, we will have limited capacity to hold recycling materials,” said Kenny Keel, Pender County Utilities director. “We ask that the public hold on to their recyclables this week and wait until mid-week next week.”

Keel said residents who do not want to save their recyclables until next week, the items will be disposed with common waste.

“If there is no room in the recycling bins, customers can place their recyclables in the trash bins if they do not want to wait until next week,” said Keel.

Due to the driving wind and rain during Hurricane Dorian, rain and other materials entered the recycling bins. Wet paper and cardboard cannot be recycled. Those recyclables are considered “contaminated” and will be disposed of in the landfill, according to Keel.

“We apologize for the inconvenience,” said Keel. “We appreciate the patience of the public.”

Water customers of Pender County Utilities, in Pender County, along Kenneth Lee Drive, East Brenda Lee Drive, West Brenda Lee Drive, and a portion of Sloop Point Loop Road between Fieldcrest Drive and Sloop Point Road, are advised that due to a water main break, water has been temporarily turned off to conduct a water main repair in the area this tonight, Tuesday August 27, 2019. We expect water to be off for several hours while repairs are performed.

Water service will be returned upon completion of the work. Periods of low or no pressure in the distribution system increases the potential for back siphonage and introduction of bacteria into the water system.

Therefore, consumers in the area noted above are advised to boil all water used for human consumption (including drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes and food preparation) or use bottled water until this advisory is lifted. This advisory will be in effect for a minimum of 24 hours.

Vigorous boiling for one (1) minute should kill any disease-causing organisms that may be present in the water.

Water customers are strongly urged to conserve water whenever possible.

This advisory remains in effect until further written notification is issued.

This advisory issued on August 27, 2019 by:

Kenny Keel, Director

Pender County Utilities

910-259-1570

and

Public Water Supply Section

NC Division of Water Resources

Wilmington Regional Office

(910) 796–7215

cc: Public Water Supply Section, Regional Engineer

Pender County Health Department

Pender County offices will be closed Monday September 2^nd, 2019 in observance of the Labor Day. The Trash&Recycling Convenience Centers and Transfer Station remain open on their regular schedule.

Solid Waste stickers are provided only with hard copy of tax bill showing the proper code for proof of payment. Without tax bill our personal can’t issue an updated sticker over the weekend and Holiday.

 During normal office hours residents can pick up trash sticker at the Utilities office in Burgaw and Hampstead Annex building in Hampstead.

PENDER COUNTY UTILITIES

605 E. Fremont Street

P.O. Box 995

Burgaw, NC 28425

Phone – 910.259.1570 PWS ID # 70–71–011

System Pressure Advisory!

Water customers of Pender County Utilities, in Pender County, in Foy’s Plantation along Francis Marion Drive, Jefferson Drive, and Leslie Lane in Scott’s Hill are advised that due to a main line leak, water is being temporarily turned off to conduct a watermain repair in the area this afternoon, Tuesday August 13, 2019. We expect water to be off for several hours while repairs are performed.

Water service will be returned upon completion of the work. Periods of low or no pressure in the distribution system increases the potential for back siphonage and introduction of bacteria into the water system.

Therefore, consumers in the area noted above are advised to boil all water used for human consumption (including drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes and food preparation) or use bottled water until this advisory is lifted. This advisory will be in effect for a minimum of 24 hours.

Vigorous boiling for one (1) minute should kill any disease-causing organisms that may be present in the water.

Water customers are strongly urged to conserve water whenever possible.

This advisory remains in effect until further written notification is issued.

This advisory issued on August 13, 2019 by:

Kenny Keel, Director

Pender County Utilities

910-259-1570

and

Public Water Supply Section

NC Division of Water Resources

Wilmington Regional Office

(910) 796–7215

cc: Public Water Supply Section, Regional Engineer

Pender County Health Department

Pender County Utilities has rescinded the May 26, 2019 System Pressure Advisory issued to its water customers in all areas of Hampstead, Scott’s Hill, and south of 7390 NC 210 in Rocky Point.  System pressures have risen to higher levels that are closer to normal.

Bacteriological analysis results of drinking water samples collected after the pressure loss from this water system show no coliform bacteria present.  Pender County Utilities water customers may use the water without boiling.

The Stage 3 Mandatory Water Restrictions II remain in effect at this time.  All non-essential uses of drinking water are banned and garden and landscape irrigation must be reduced to the minimum amount necessary for survival.

Thank you.

This advisory is hereby rescinded the 29th day of May 2019:

Kenny Keel, Director      Pender County Utilities     910-259-1570