Update: Boil water advisory lifted following Biltmore Village water main break

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Update: Boil water advisory lifted.

From the City of Asheville:

The City of Asheville (COA) Water Resources Department would like to officially lift the Boil Water Advisory on/in All Souls Crescent from Lodge Street to Vanderbilt Road including Boston Way and Angle Street. Laboratory results have confirmed that the water supply is free from contaminants. It is NO longer necessary for customers to boil water before consuming. Customers may return to normal water usage for any and all purposes but we suggest you flush cold water lines for 5-10 minutes before using.

For further information, please call 251-1122.

A section of McDowell Street near the Biltmore Estate entrance has been closed since early Friday morning because of a water main break.

City officials said the break had been fixed when a second break occurred about 8 feet away. That one has also been repaired.

Crews are filling the hole but still have to pave the area, a city spokesperson said. Drivers are urged to find alternate routes this afternoon.

The break was in front of Ruth’s Chris Steak House, near Hendersonville Road. At this time, only one lane is open in both directions near the Biltmore Estate entrance.

A Boil Water Advisory has been issued for an area including All Souls Crescent from Lodge Street to Vanderbilt Road including Boston Way and Angle Street.

The city of Asheville encourages customers to vigorously boil tap water for 1 minute before consuming it.

City of Asheville is performing laboratory testing and the advisory will be lifted when tests confirm the possibility of risk is not present.

When water systems experience low pressure or lose pressure, there is an increased risk of contamination. This does not mean that the water is contaminated, but that the possibility exists. Once pressure returns, there is the possibility that some discolored water or air could be present in the lines. Customers are advised to run cold water for 5-10 minutes or until water is clear.

Officers tell News 13 crews, repairing the line will likely be a day-long project but they hope to hope to have water back on to all businesses in the area by noon.

This is a developing story. Check back at wlos.com for the latest updates.

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