Wadesboro
Coverage of Wadesboro in the Nexus archive.
- Water service slowly returns to Anson County after major water main break, boil advisory remains in place
Water service is gradually being restored in Anson County, North Carolina, following a major 24-inch water main break near Wadesboro that disrupted service for over 16 hours. Repairs were completed overnight around 4:30 a.m., but a boil advisory remains in place.
- Anson County residents wait more than 24 hours for water after main break
Anson County residents experienced a water outage after a water main break in Wadesboro on July 7, with water pressure slowly returning by July 8. A boil water advisory remains in effect, and some areas, like Peachland, continued to wait for full restoration. Charlotte Water attributed the break to extreme heat and drought conditions affecting underground water lines.
- ‘Unique situation’: Families anxiously await return of water in Anson County
Families in Anson County remain without water after a water main break caused widespread outages, with officials estimating a decade for full recovery due to aging infrastructure. State financial aid has been pledged to address a Department of Environmental Quality violation, while county commissioners approved a 9% water rate increase to fund improvements.