Spring 2019 Discolored Water Recent News Majority of City of Asheville main water lines are now clear – April 05, 2019 Latest testing results now available for City of Asheville water – April 04, 2019 Asheville leaders brief community on recent water breaks and discoloration – April 02, 2019 Video: City press briefing on water breaks and discoloration – April 02, 2019 Fast Facts: City of Asheville boil water advisories – April 02, 2019 Link to City of Asheville Facebook Live interview with David Melton, Water Resources Director – April 01, 2019 City statement on Monday morning water main break in River Arts District – April 01, 2019 Water crews flushing lines in wake of break; here’s who to call if your water does not clear – March 30, 2019 Crews work to resolve water discoloration following repair completion – March 27, 2019 Background The first event to cause discolored water occurred on March 26-27. This incident is related to a water line repair that caused significant amounts of sediment to mix in with the water supply. Our crews have been working around the clock to remove the sediment from the system. Based on the calls we’re receiving, it appears 5% customers are still affected by discolored water. We anticipate water should be back to normal by Friday, April 5. The second event occurred on April 1. Water loss was due to an early morning break of a 24” water main. The break occurred after a scheduled water line construction project was completed on March 31 in the same area. At this time, it appears the April 1 event was related to a failure in a piece of material used in the water line work on the previous day This break impacted a large part of the community including schools, businesses and homes. We understand that we did not provide detailed enough information to help people understand what to do. Water tests were done throughout the system and those results show no reason to continue a broad boil water advisory for people who had no water on April 1. Once discolored water enters your house, the only way to remove it is to run your water until it is clear. Running hot water will clear hot water heaters which typically hold a large amount of water. We understand this comes at the expense and we will adjust bills so the amount you pay is in line with previous bills. As always, the water department continues to test the water. The testing is done by a contracted lab and we will communicate the results back to the public when they are available. Supporting Documents Frequently asked questions about discolored water Water Quality Lab Results Environmental Testing Solutions Certificate of Analysis – April 02, 2019 2018 Water Quality Report Presentation to Council – April 9, 2019 Samples Collected Report – March 26 to May 11, 2019 – Updated May 14, 2019 Contact Information Elise Ayers, Administrative Assistant 828-259-5416 Updated 03/02/2020 Related Services Watch a live stream of the City channel View live televised Asheville City Council meetings, at 5 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. Learn more about our water, the environment and waste reduction The City of Asheville Water Resources Department has an education program. We offer tours of our water treatment plants, as well as lessons on the environment and water quality. Pay your water bill How to pay your water bill, with convenient online, automatic draft, mail or in person options. Sign up for city e-newsletter Receive City News in your inbox! 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Watch a live stream of the City channel View live televised Asheville City Council meetings, at 5 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month.
Learn more about our water, the environment and waste reduction The City of Asheville Water Resources Department has an education program. We offer tours of our water treatment plants, as well as lessons on the environment and water quality.
Pay your water bill How to pay your water bill, with convenient online, automatic draft, mail or in person options.
Explore city data Public datasets and maps are available on the open data portal at data.ashevillenc.gov.
Gun safety Learn how to prevent deadly gun accidents and teach your children what to do if they come across a firearm.
Rates and Fees View a list of water consumption charges for various types of activities, as well as information on other water fees.
Sewer services Find out about sewerage services provided by Metropolitan Sewerage District (MSD), and how to ask questions and find additional information.
Water quality and advisories View the yearly water quality report, current advisories and outages, as well as register to be notified of advisories in your area.
Higher than expected bills What to do if you have received a bill that seems too high, which may be a sign of a water leak.
Asheville Reparations Speaker Series continues June 10 and 17, community urged to participate Posted on June 8, 2021June 8, 2021 by Polly McDaniel On July 14, 2020, Asheville City Council passed a Resolution Supporting Community Reparations for Black Asheville. The resolution calls for the City Manager to, “establish a process within the next year to develop short, medium and long term recommendations to specifically address the creation of generational wealth and to boost economic mobility [...]
Asheville customers asked to conserve water usage Posted on May 26, 2021 by Polly McDaniel Asheville Water Resources continues to make improvements at its water treatment facilities. Current circumstances, combined with hot, dry weather, have produced water demand at a level that will be difficult to sustain. For this reason, the City of Asheville is asking our customers to take voluntary water conservation measures. You can reduce usage the following ways: Stop outdoor [...]
Asheville water rates to rise slightly Posted on May 11, 2021 by Polly McDaniel Asheville water bills went down in the past year following discontinuation of a capital fee on customers’ combined utility statement on July 1, 2020. At the same time, the City of Asheville did not raise water rates last year. With the new Fiscal Year 2021-2022 that begins July 1, Asheville water customers will see a slight [...]