Cary and Morrisville water customer can stop boiling their water after bacteriological testing following Monday’s water main break on N.C. 55 confirmed that water is safe for normal use, the town of Cary announced Tuesday morning.
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Cary and Morrisville area schools that dismissed students early on Monday will resume their normal schedule, the Wake County Public School System announced.
Water samples collected from the affected area were tested for contamination following the loss of system pressure, according to a news release.
Results received early Tuesday morning from 14 samples were absent of bacteria, allowing Cary to lift the System Pressure Advisory effective at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday, the release stated.
Affected customers may resume normal water use. Customers may have air in their pipes and should run water for roughly one minute to flush, according to the release. Flush lines to all water using fixtures, such as beverage dispensers, coffee makers, ice machines, and water fountains. Dispose of any ice and beverages made during the advisory using tap water.
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No water quality issues were observed or detected during the advisory other than discoloration.
At least one lane of N.C. 55 is open in each direction between the Jenks Road/Old Jenks Road intersection and the Lewey Drive/Turner Creek Road intersection while crews continue to make water main repairs. Drivers should expect delays during commuting hours and use alternate routes
“We appreciate our customers’ patience and cooperation while our crews worked around the clock to make repairs and ensure our water system was safe,” Cary Utilities Director Jamie Revels said in the release. “We’re grateful to our staff and partners who worked quickly to restore normal service to our community.”
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This story was originally published September 15, 2026 at 7:06 AM.