The Currituck County Water Department will be conducting routine fire hydrant flushing in the Corolla area on the following dates:

• Friday, April 3, 2026
• Thursday, April 8, 2026
• Friday, April 9, 2026
• Wednesday, April 15, 2026
• Thursday, April 16, 2026

If you notice discolored water during these dates, hydrant flushing is likely the cause.

Fire Hydrant Flushing & Water Discoloration

Fire hydrant flushing is a routine and necessary process that helps maintain water quality, ensure adequate flow and pressure, and remove sediment from water distribution pipes.

How does hydrant flushing work?

Flushing hydrants increases water flow through the system, which helps stir up and remove built-up minerals and deposits inside the pipes.

When does hydrant flushing occur?

Currituck County performs hydrant flushing annually as part of its distribution system maintenance program. Flushing may also occur after water main repairs.

Can I still use water during flushing?

Yes, your water service will not be interrupted. However, you may experience temporary low water pressure while crews are working in your area. If pressure remains low afterward, check your faucet screens for trapped particles.

Is discolored water safe to drink?

Yes. While water may appear discolored during or shortly after flushing, it is safe to drink.

If discoloration occurs:

• Run cold water for a few minutes until it clears
• If needed, wait a short time and repeat
• Avoid washing clothes until water is clear

If laundry becomes stained:

• Do not dry the clothing
• Rewash with detergent and a rust-removing agent

What if discoloration continues?

Discoloration may last for several hours but only affects the appearance of the water—not its safety. There are no health concerns associated with this temporary condition.

If discoloration persists or you have concerns, Currituck County will test your water at no cost. Please contact Southern Outer Banks Water Department,  Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at 252-453-2620 or email Cody.edwards@currituckcountync.gov.

Currituck County’s new Public Safety Center in Barco, North Carolina is a beautiful facility that provides many benefits. It serves as the home for all public safety departments in a centralized location, which has improved staff:

• communication,
• coordination,
• and emergency response.

All citizens in Currituck County should be proud that we have such a great facility. Learn more in this new video by Currituck County!

The team at 911 Communications provide vital, life-saving services for the public and are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This short video provides some insight into what it means to be a 911 telecommunicator for Currituck County.

Currituck County Emergency Management is pleased to launch www.SafeCorolla.com, a one-stop site for local beach conditions and safety information.  Currituck County includes 24 miles of oceanfront beaches and SafeCorolla.com will provide county residents and vacationers with important real-time data to help them plan their beach visit.

SafeCorolla.com is a mobile and tablet friendly site.  Users can easily navigate different sections by clicking on the individual “headers” near the top of the page. The webpage provides information on current weather forecasts, beach conditions, rip currents, locations for public beach access, locations of lifeguard stands, beach regulations, and more.

As part of the SafeCorolla program, residents and guests may also receive notifications directly to their phone by texting SafeCorolla to 888-777. For more information on SafeCorolla.com, contact Currituck Emergency Management at 252-232-2115.

Please consider volunteering a little time and a lot of love by volunteering to be a “Currituck” Home Delivered meal volunteer.

Currituck Senior Nutrition will resume to 5 days a week (Monday-Friday) starting Wednesday, June 1, 2022. With a significant loss in volunteers due to the impacts of COVID over the last 2 years, we are left with a HUGE hole that we need your help to fill.  Volunteers are crucial to the success of the Home Delivered meals program and we cannot do it without YOU!

You can volunteer as little or as much as your want.  Don’t want to commit to a certain day and time?  No problem – be an alternate and volunteer when it’s the right time for you.  The average time it takes to deliver a meal is 1 hour, unless you become attached…then it may take a little longer!

Please contact Currituck Senior Services at 252-232-3505 or sign-up to learn more.

Thank you in advance for any support you would like to give.

Carova Beach Park

Starting Tuesday, January 6, 2026, repairs will begin at Carova Beach Park. The boat ramp and boardwalk area will be closed during construction, as well as the restrooms for necessary repairs. Both projects are expected to take approximately 30 days to complete. Portable toilets will be available on-site for public use while the restrooms are locked.

Please use caution near the work zones! For more information contact Parks and Recreation at 252-232-3007.