Damage to a water line on Friday in Pittsboro that forced some water customers to conserve as much water as possible has been repaired.
TriRiver Water said a utility company drilled into the raw water line, forcing the temporary shutdown of the Pittsboro Water Filtration Facility. As of 9:15 p.m., the repairs are complete.
TriRiver Water said that treated water was stored in the system’s tanks and distribution lines, but they expected that supply to last only several hours, depending on how much water customers use.
Residents were asked to limit water use to essential needs and postpone activities such as laundry, dishwashing and irrigation.
Conserving water will help preserve the available supply while crews work to repair the damaged line.