Asheville residents face ongoing water crisis nearly a month after Hurricane Helene

Asheville residents are still facing water issues nearly a month after Hurricane Helene. The city remains under a boil water advisory due to damage at the North Fork Dam, which supplies water to 70% of Buncombe County. While 99% of residents have regained running water, the water is not yet safe to drink. Many have resorted to hiking for water or using makeshift solutions for sanitation. The county continues to test the water for contaminants. Residents are receiving updates through daily briefings, and water pickup sites remain available. Dozens of businesses are still closed due to the ongoing water crisis.