04/24/2026
Parents, please note below. HCA IS taking precautions! We are currently using bottled water. And, meal prep always involves boiling water.
****However, out of an abundance of caution, ๐ฐ๐ ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฌ๐ ๐ญ๐จ๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐ญ ๐ ๐ฉ๐ฆ. Please pick up your children as soon as possible!
Kannapolis Issues Water System Boil Notice
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. โ
Kannapolis Water Resources Department crews have determined contaminants that carry E Coli bacteria were found in the drinking water of the City. The Cityโs processes of cleaning and treating our drinking water should have eliminated these contaminants with no detrimental issues for the public.
However, per North Carolina regulations we are informing you that the contaminants were found and we are flushing and treating all city water to further ensure the contaminants are eliminated.
This is believed to be a temporary issue and tests will be done within 24 hours to ensure the water is free of contaminants.
In an abundance of caution, the City recommends all city water customers boil all water used for human consumption (including water used for drinking, brushing teeth, washing dishes and food preparation) or use bottled water until further notice. We anticipate that the advisory will be lifted within 24 hours. We will distribute a notice when it is safe to stop boiling water.
Vigorous boiling for one (1) minute will kill any disease-causing organisms that may be present in the water.
E. coli are bacteria whose presence indicates that the water may be contaminated with human or animal wastes. Human pathogens in these wastes can cause short-term effects, such as diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms. They may pose a greater health risk for infants, young children, the elderly, and people with severely compromised immune systems.
If you have any questions, please call the City of Kannapolis at 704.920.4444.
