Storm‑water drainage work will require a full‑day service interruption and boil‑water advisory
Sunset Beach, NC — Brunswick County Public Utilities will temporarily shut off water service in the East Main Street area on Thursday, February 26, to allow crews to complete storm‑water drainage improvements. The outage will begin at 9:00 a.m. and is expected to conclude before 5:00 p.m.
The interruption will affect the following addresses: E. Main St. 2, 4, 8, 101–508, and 602 along with 6th St. 435 & 438
A total of 46 residential connections fall within the impacted zone. Residents are advised to store water in advance, as multiple fire hydrants in the area will also be out of service during the construction period.
Once water service is restored, a Boil Water Advisory will immediately go into effect. Brunswick County Public Utilities and the N.C. Division of Water Resources recommend boiling water for one minute or using bottled water for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and preparing food. The advisory will remain in place until further notice.
Customers have been notified through News Flash and ReadyBrunswick alerts. Brunswick County will issue an update when the advisory is lifted.
For questions, residents may call 910.253.2657 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. After‑hours assistance is available at 910.755.7921, 910.371.3490 or 910.454.0512
Advisory issued Feb. 24, 2026, by Adam Sellers, Brunswick County Public Utilities.
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