Non-Potable Water, Drinking Water Still Available, Woodfin Location Closing

Buncombe County -- January 2, 2023: Buncombe County Government Update Jan. 2, 2022
Non-Potable Water and Drinking Water

Still Available; Woodfin Location Closing

Non-potable water and drinking water are still available at three fire stations from 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.: West Buncombe, Enka-Candler Station #2, and Woodfin Fire Station. The Woodfin location, however, will be ceasing operations after 5 p.m. Monday. Both West Buncombe Fire and Enka-Candler Fire #2 will remain open until further notice. Residents seeking non-potable water for flushing toilets must bring their own containers to fill. Non-potable water cannot be used as drinking water. Residents who need drinking water can also access limited quantities of bottled water.

Fire station locations:

West Buncombe Fire Department – 549 Old County Home Road, Asheville, NC 28806
Enka-Candler Station #2 – 2332 Smoky Park Highway, Candler, NC 28715
Woodfin Fire Department – 20 New St., Asheville NC 28804 (closing after 5 p.m. Monday). Go to Buncombecounty.org for more information.