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Water Capacity and Fire Flow in Southern Brunswick County
A resident warned that a burn pit on Old Georgetown Road between Shallotte and Ocean Isle Beach has fueled three fires in seven months with no fire hydrants on that stretch, forcing tankers to shuttle water and risking homes and the airport.
4 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 2, 2026
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Water Shortage Response Plan and Water Emergency Ordinance
The board adopted the updated water shortage response plan and emergency ordinance after making adjustments requested at the prior meeting — rules that govern how the county rations water in drought or supply emergencies.
3 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 2, 2026