Dare County Water Department responding to water leak in northern Buxton

The Dare County Water Department has announced that a water line leak has occurred between Conner’s Supermarket (47468 N.C. Highway 12 in Buxton) and the north end of Buxton on Hatteras Island.

Approximately 50 customers are currently without water service between Conner’s Supermarket and the north end of Buxton, including Oramar Drive.

The leak area is valved off and the repair crew is currently onsite. Repairs are expected to be completed within approximately four hours. Once the leak is repaired, the Dare County Water Department will announce a system pressure advisory for the customers who lost service.

News updates will be posted at www.DareNC.com as new information becomes available.