Hillsborough Lifts Boil Water Advisory After No Contamination Found
Hillsborough has lifted a boil water advisory that was issued over the weekend after tests found no contamination.
Raleigh Durham, NC, August 18, 2026 —
Hillsborough County has officially lifted a boil water advisory that was put in place over the weekend. The advisory was issued as a precautionary measure following an event that prompted water system testing.
Officials confirmed that recent tests conducted on the water supply have shown no signs of contamination. As a result, the recommendation for residents to boil their water before consumption has been rescinded.
The exact cause that led to the issuance of the boil water advisory was not immediately detailed. However, the subsequent testing has provided assurance of the water’s safety for public use.
Residents in the affected areas are no longer required to take precautions such as boiling water for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, or washing dishes. The county’s water services are expected to return to normal operations.
Further information regarding the advisory and its lifting can be obtained through official Hillsborough County channels.
Story summarized from the original created by Matthew Sockol on www.cbs17.com, see more information here.
