Here is the latest storm track for what has now become Tropical Storm Irma. The City of Asheville continues to closely monitor the storm for any local impacts. The path of Tropical Storm Irma now appears to be tracking somewhat west of Asheville. It is expected to come through through North Georgia/Tennessee/Western North Carolina on Monday/Tuesday. The [...]
Asheville City government offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 4, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Though City offices will be closed, Sanitation Services will run on schedule. Trash and recycling will be collected as normal on Sept. 4. ART bus service The City of Asheville ART service routes and facilities will operate on a reduced holiday [...]
Water bill late? You may get a courtesy call from the City of Asheville’s Customer Service Department, as a reminder. Starting today, the City will make a call to any customer whose bill is seven days late. Soon, the message may come as an email. There are many ways to pay your combined utility statement: • Online [...]
The City of Asheville’s Non-Revenue Water Program has helped reduce water loss due to line breaks by 2.5 million gallons per day. Asheville program becomes a model for other communities For Asheville Water Resources, the challenges that come with an aging infrastructure, nearly 1,700 miles of transmission lines spread over mountainous terrain, and the extremely high water pressure [...]
The City of Asheville has released its 19th annual Water Quality Report, a federally-mandated “report card” designed to educate customers on what is in their drinking water. The City of Asheville is pleased to report that the City’s drinking water continues to surpass all U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) safe drinking water standards. The report is [...]
The City of Asheville Water Resources Department and its consulting engineers will host a neighborhood awareness meeting on the North Fork Dam Improvement Project at 6 p.m. March 20 at the Black Mountain Library (Tyson Lounge), 105 N. Dougherty St., Black Mountain. The goal of the meeting is to provide residents near the North Fork (Burnett) [...]
The City of Asheville Water Resources Department had these emergency water interruptions late last week: NOW LIFTED: On Avondale Road from Gashes Creek Road to Bee Ridge Road. NOW LIFTED: From 11 Old Charlotte Highway to the dead end of Old Charlotte Highway also to include Gashes Creek Road. These interruptions of water required issuance of a Boil Water [...]
Asheville City government offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 16, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Garbage and recycling collection schedules will continue as normal over the holiday. City of Asheville Parks and Recreation Department recreation centers will be closed with the exception of the Montford Centers, which will be open for Fun Day Out [...]
On Jan. 9, a new City of Asheville program to further ensure safe drinking water began. The City’s new Boil Water Advisory Program launched. Water is tested at all three of Asheville water treatment plants multiple times daily. This new BWA Program adds an additional measure to the City’s portfolio of safety measures. Please note: A Boil [...]
The North Carolina Supreme Court has issued a decision. The decision indicates that the Court has overturned the original legislation which allows the City of Asheville to retain operation of the water system. City legal staff is currently reviewing the decision and will issue any additional information as it becomes available. The decision is posted on [...]
Clean water helps ensure healthy communities. The City of Asheville is dedicated to ensuring safe, clean water for its residents, upholding extremely high standards and best practices that include rigorous testing. As part of the City’s unswerving dedication to ensuring safe, clean water, the water is tested at all three of Asheville water treatment plants multiple [...]
The City of Asheville’s Office of Economic Development hosts the City Manager’s Development Forum twice a year, in May and November. The next forum is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 18 at the U.S. Cellular Center Banquet Hall. The Forum — which is free and open to the public — provides members of [...]