Boil Water Advisory For This North Carolina Town
A water main break on highway 27 near Craig Street is the reported culprit. A boil water advisory is in effect for this North Carolina town. According to Channel 9, crews are working to fix the problem.
Residents in part of Mount Holly are advised to boil their water for at least a minute. They suggest you should do this for the next 24-48 hours. Here are the areas that should boil their water according to the television station: Westland Farms, Azalea Ridge and Deertrack subdivisions. To learn more about this story get details here from Channel 9 in Charlotte.
So, how much good does it do to boil your water in the event of a water main break. The short answer is it helps plenty. It doesn’t take but a few minutes to do. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, boiling water kills microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses. When you boil your tap water it renders the water microbiologically safe. They also suggest to use boiled water for not only drinking but for brushing your teeth, washing dishes or preparing food.
Two North Carolina Cities Are The Safest Vacation Destinations
1. Honolulu, HI
It’s good to know that the island paradise of Hawaii, more specifically Honolulu is the safest vacation destination. While I’ve never been lucky enough to visit, I hope to one day.
2. Virginia Beach, VA
The second safest destination- a beach not too far from the Carolinas. Virginia Beach is a touristy destination complete with a three-mile boardwalk full of whatever attractions you can imagine.
3. San Diego, CA
Third on the list is one of my favorite cities in the US- San Diego, CA. Though this southern California city isn’t quite as warm as you may expect there is no shortage of fun things to do in the area.
6. New York, NY
While not in the top 3, I had to recognize NYC for making this list. A lot of people may not have thought this popular destination is one of the safest as well. And for such a bustling busy city that’s great news. Also great news as I’m planning a trip in the coming months.
9. Charlotte, NC
While I personally wouldn’t rank Charlotte near the top for tourist destinations it’s nice to see the city recognized for safety. I guess there is a lot to see and do if you aren’t from the Queen City, but for the rare unicorn who was born here, I can’t see using vacation days to come here.
12. Raleigh, NC
Lastly, Raleigh came in at number 12 on this list. And yes, Raleigh is basically my second home. I visit often for sports and friends. So I’m very glad to see if recognized for safety as well.
