✓ LIFTED — rescinded on October 16, 2026

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Wake Co, North Carolina · Last checked October 13, 2026 6:27 pm

Yahoo News Canada reported a boil water advisory affecting Wake Co, North Carolina. The notice was lifted on October 16, 2026.

StatusLifted
TypeBoil Water Advisory
LocationWake Co, North Carolina
Water systemNot specified
IssuedSeptember 14, 2026
LiftedOctober 16, 2026
Reported byYahoo News Canada https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMidEFVX3lxTE1FQUdlNjlWMjEyLUtid1VFSG9RdmI5WnRoODFWbzJ0bXhvMkFCVHdxWWRwZG1vdUlzZGVIeWpWZEgxS3k0d1g1S2R3QmMzRHhVV3VOYjFqR0xiM0VqeVRQUnNLNjBVSzRsa3J3dWM0QThyb2tv?oc=5

This notice was found in local news coverage. News reports can lag official updates — confirm the current status with the water system or health department.

What to do now that it is lifted

  1. Run cold taps for a few minutes (start with the highest faucet in the house) to flush household pipes.
  2. Throw away ice and drinks made with unboiled water during the advisory; run the ice maker through three cycles.
  3. Replace refrigerator and point-of-use filter cartridges as the manufacturer recommends.

Always follow the instructions of the issuer — the water system or health authority. This page is an independent summary, not an official notice.

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Is the boil water notice for Wake Co, North Carolina still in effect?

No. It was lifted on October 16, 2026.

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