Surf City Residents Face Water Outages Amid Crucial Hydrant Replacements

Surf City is experiencing temporary water service disruptions as the town undertakes a significant project to replace numerous fire hydrants. The essential infrastructure work, scheduled for today, January 8, 2026, will impact residents south of 2711 South Shore Drive. While necessary for public safety, the outages may cause temporary inconvenience and potential water discoloration upon restoration.

Key Takeaways

• Water outages are occurring today, January 8, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• The affected area is south of 2711 South Shore Drive.
• Residents may experience temporary water discoloration after service is restored.
• A boil water advisory will be in effect until 4 p.m. on Friday.
• Additional hydrant replacements are planned throughout January.

Hydrant Replacement Project Underway

The Town of Surf City has initiated a critical project involving the replacement of multiple fire hydrants across the municipality. This undertaking is essential for maintaining the town’s water infrastructure and ensuring adequate fire suppression capabilities. The work is scheduled to take place today, January 8, 2026, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Service Area and Potential Disruptions

The planned water outage will specifically affect residents located south of 2711 South Shore Drive. During this period, water service will be temporarily suspended to allow crews to safely and efficiently carry out the hydrant replacements. Following the completion of the work and the restoration of water service, residents in the affected area may notice temporary discoloration of their tap water. This is a common occurrence after such maintenance and is expected to dissipate.

Boil Water Advisory Issued

As a precautionary measure, a boil water advisory has been issued for the affected areas. This advisory will remain in effect until 4 p.m. on Friday, January 10, 2026. Residents are advised to boil their water before consumption during this period to ensure safety.

Ongoing Maintenance

Town officials have indicated that this is part of a larger, ongoing effort to upgrade and maintain the town’s water system. Additional hydrant replacements are anticipated to occur throughout the month of January, with specific dates and affected areas to be announced as they are scheduled.

Sources

• Surf City retreats to town hall, WECT.
• Surf City to undergo water outage for hydrant replacements, WITN.
• Surf City schedules water outage for hydrant replacement, WECT.
• Surf City to undergo water outage for hydrant replacements, WITN.