A civil authority has issued A LOCAL AREA EMERGENCY for the following counties/areas: Buncombe, NC; at 8:35 AM on OCT 11, 2025 Effective until 12:35 PM. Message from IPAWSWEA.

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Civil Emergency Message - Today the Town of Black Mountain will be reconnecting with the Asheville water supply to inspect and repair leaks. This water is NOT drinkable, it is not to be used for anything other than flushing toilets until further notice. Expect to see water discoloration, due to sediment. Authority of the Town of Black Mountain.

Water line testing, water is not drinkable. Toilet flushing only until further notice.