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Repairs made after contractor ruptured water main in Lansdowne South; advisory in place

WECT · last updated

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) — A contractor digging in Wilmington’s Lansdowne South neighborhood struck a water main Friday, prompting the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority to issue an emergency boil water advisory for approximately 10 homes.

The break occurred near the intersection of Devonshire Lane and Hammock Place, according to the utility. CFPUA said the call came in just before 1 p.m., with the boil water advisory enacted shortly after.

The water main has since been repaired, CFPUA said. Residents under the advisory are urged to boil water before use until the order is lifted.

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