Early Monday morning, a significant water main break along North Carolina Highway 55 at Wade Drive disrupted water service for many households in the town of Cary. Residents reported low pressure or no water as early as 3 a.m., prompting a flurry of calls to WRAL News.

Extent of the outage

Town officials confirmed that a sizable section of the main pipe collapsed, leaving a visible gap in the roadway where soil and concrete have been displaced. The break appears to affect a broad area of the town, though the exact number of customers without service is still being determined.

Town response

The Cary Public Works Department has dispatched crews to the site to assess the damage and begin repairs. Engineers are working to isolate the broken segment and restore pressure as quickly as possible. In the meantime, the town is monitoring water quality and will issue a boil advisory if testing indicates any contamination.

What residents should do

Residents who are experiencing low pressure or no water are advised to conserve what water they have and avoid using it for drinking, cooking, or bathing until the town confirms that the water is safe. The town will update its website and social media channels with any boil advisory notices and estimated restoration times.

Community impact

The outage comes at a time when many Cary families are preparing for the weekend, and local businesses are also feeling the effects. Parents are being asked to adjust morning routines, and restaurants are monitoring their water supply closely. Town officials emphasized that restoring service is a top priority and thanked the community for its patience.

Looking ahead

After the immediate repairs, the town will conduct a thorough review of its water infrastructure to identify any additional vulnerabilities. Officials noted that aging pipes across the region sometimes require proactive replacement to prevent future incidents.

For the latest updates, residents should check the Town of Cary’s official website or follow its social media accounts. The town will continue to provide information as the repair work progresses and will notify the public when normal water service is fully restored.

Original reporting: WRAL Raleigh — read the source article.