Banner Elk, North Carolina

Public Notice from the Town of Banner Elk

This is a Water Notification update from the Town of Banner Elk.

The Boil Water Advisory has been lifted for effected water consumers of the Town of Banner Elk in the areas from Old Turnpike East and Crooked Creek to and including Elkmont development who may have experienced periods of low pressure and outages in the distribution system due to a water main leak.

Our system operator has reported that results of the test conducted were good, with no signs of bacteriological growth and Chlorine residuals are back to normal levels.

The system is back to normal and it is no longer necessary to boil your water.

Thank you to our water consumers for their patience and understanding during this time.

This boil water advisory was rescinded on 02-07-2026

 

Welcome to the Town of Banner Elk, NC!

Enjoy a richness of culture and adventure in Banner Elk, North Carolina! Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of the North Carolina High Country, Banner Elk is a place that blends small town relaxation with the amenities of a larger city. Visitors and locals alike are able to experience the great outdoors, fabulous dining, theater and the arts, family attractions, and the two largest winter sports venues in the South here in Banner Elk, NC.

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