Brunswick County Lifts Stage 1 Water Conservation Alert
Brunswick County Public Utilities ended its voluntary water conservation alert on Oct. 16, 2026, and a separate notice describes a temporary switch to free chlorine in the water system.
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Brunswick County Public Utilities has rescinded its Stage 1 Voluntary Water Conservation Alert, effective Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, according to the county’s notice posted that day.
Is the water conservation alert still in effect?
No. The county ended the voluntary alert on Oct. 16, 2026. The notice still asks utility customers to ‘continue to use water wisely’ and to maintain the recommended irrigation schedule year-round.
What is the chlorine switch in Brunswick County’s water system?
A separate county notice, posted Oct. 13, 2026, says the county is making its annual change from chloramines to free chlorine as the primary disinfectant. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) requires the change to promote optimal disinfection throughout the water distribution system.
The notice describes the chlorine period as ‘brief’ but does not say when it ends. Customers who want the end date should check with Brunswick County Public Utilities.
What should customers do?
The county’s notice does not ask customers to take a specific action beyond continuing to use water wisely. It does not describe any change to water service or quality for customers.
Questions and answers
- Is Brunswick County still under a water conservation alert?
- No. Brunswick County Public Utilities rescinded its Stage 1 Voluntary Water Conservation Alert effective Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, according to the county's notice. The county still encourages customers to use water wisely and maintain the recommended irrigation schedule year-round.
- Why is Brunswick County switching to free chlorine?
- The county's notice, posted Oct. 13, 2026, says the annual change from chloramines to free chlorine is required by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality to promote optimal disinfection throughout the water distribution system. The notice does not give an end date for the period.