STONEY CREEK, Tenn. (WJHL) — The First Utility District of Carter County said on Sunday that it’s having trouble filling water storage tanks due to demand on the system, and asks customers with water to conserve and look for leaks.
According to a release from the utility service, crews continue to locate and repair leaks across the water system. The district serves the Stoney Creek, Hunter and Lynn Valley communities, according to its website.
The release requests that “customers who are continually letting their water run [due to freezing temperatures] to please contain it to only a drip.”
The utility provider went on to say crews are working around the clock to restore water service to those still experiencing an outage and asks those still with water to conserve as much as they can.
The release said the TLC Community Center, 145 Judge Don Lewis Blvd in Elizabethton, has opened its doors from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. Sunday for customers still without water or with low water pressure. The center will provide showers, water distribution and a hot meal to those who need it.
For those customers of First Utility District of Carter County without water or very low water pressure, The TLC Community Center in Elizabethton has offered to open their location at 145 Judge Don Lewis Blvd. Elizabethton, TN. 37643 to our customers who do not have water. They will distribute water, a hot meal and provide access to showers to those customers in need today January 21st, 2024 from 3:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
First Utility District of Carter County
A boil water advisory remains in effect for customers and they’re asked to boil any water for consumption for three minutes before using it.
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