CFPUA Schedules Boil Water Advisory for Wrightsville Beach

Utility crews will replace valves, affecting 300 customers on Lumina Avenue and surrounding areas.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA) has announced a precautionary boil-water advisory for parts of Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, starting at 11 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11. The advisory will affect approximately 300 customers in the area as crews work to replace valves in the water distribution system, which could result in temporary loss of water pressure.

Why it matters

Periods of low or no water pressure increase the risk of bacterial contamination, prompting the need for a boil-water advisory to ensure the safety of the affected residents. This is a common precautionary measure taken by utility companies to protect public health during infrastructure maintenance.

The details

The boil-water advisory will cover specific addresses on Lumina Avenue, Waynick Boulevard, South Lumina Avenue, Birmingham Street, Oceanic Street, and Stone Street. CFPUA lab staff will test the water to confirm it is safe to drink before lifting the advisory.

  • The boil-water advisory will begin at 11 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

The players

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA)

The public utility authority responsible for providing water and wastewater services to the Wrightsville Beach area.

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What’s next

CFPUA lab staff will test the water to ensure it is safe to drink before lifting the boil-water advisory.

The takeaway

This boil-water advisory is a common precautionary measure taken by utility companies to protect public health during infrastructure maintenance, ensuring the safety of the affected residents until the water quality can be confirmed.