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First and Foremost, the Town of Boone Water Supply is regularly tested and is now safe to drink. From Town of Boone Website “Town Staff have taken multiple water samples from many locations throughout our water system for testing all of which have retuned absent or negative for contamination. As of today September, 30th, 2024 at 2:30 p.m., the boil water advisory has been lifted. It is safe to use water for human consumption directly from our system”
Private Drinking Water Supply that was NOT SUBMERSED IN FLOOD WATER
1. It is Free to get your water tested at the Town of Boone Water Treatment plant located on 376 Deck Hill Rd. This is due to funding they have received through FEMA, once this funding runs out it will go back to the normal $20 fee. Timing will depend on the number of requests, and this is open to anyone in in Watauga and surrounding counties.. First pick up the form and the sterile sample bottle from their mailbox, Return samples by dropping in the mailbox at the gate Mon-Thursday by 2:00 each day. It is important to get it here at this time because the sample has to be tested within 30 hours to be accurate.
2. In Ashe County samples can be dropped off at the Water Plant in Jefferson at 879 Don Walters Rd. Their number is 336-982-2828 at this location the fee is $50 currently but may change if funding becomes available for it to become free.
Well that was SUBMERSED IN FLOOD WATER
The FREE testing and treatment through the health department is for wells that were submerged in flood waters. You need to get your name on the list and they will come assess the need for repairs, chlorinate it if needed, then send samples to the state lab for testing. If the well was put in place before 2008, is damaged and needs repair, they will be working to get the well repaired to comply with current standards. The poerson completing repairs will need to acquire the appropriate permit.
If you need your water tested due to submersion or damage or have questions related to water, please call the Environmental Health Office in the appropriate county – Alleghany (336) 372-5641, Ashe (336) 246-3356, Watauga (828) 264-4995.
