Crews were working late Tuesday to restore water service in Maxton after contractors struck a major line on Old Lumberton Road.
According to information provided by the Maxton Police Department and reported by WMBF News, the resulting leak is affecting water service throughout the town.
No restoration estimate announced
Maxton and Scotland County departments are working with repair crews, but officials had not provided an estimated restoration time as of the latest update Tuesday evening.
Residents and businesses should prepare for the possibility of continued low pressure or interrupted service and monitor official town and police communications for updates.
No boil-water advisory included in latest update
The latest information did not include a precautionary boil-water or system-pressure advisory. Customers should follow any instructions issued by Maxton officials when water service is restored.
This is a developing utility situation. Information will be updated when officials announce that repairs are complete or provide additional guidance for water customers.
Source: WMBF News, citing the Maxton Police Department.
