Haywood County Water Alert

Haywood County -- May 27, 2024: Haywood County, in conjunction with the North Carolina Department

of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health, is issuing a precautionary advisory pending a waterway clean-up.

A diesel fuel release impacted Jones Cove Creek near Jones Cove Road in Clyde, NC to the Waterville Dam at the Tennesse state line. While clean-up is ongoing, Haywood County Environmental Health Services Division is issuing a recreational water advisory for all of Jones Cove Creek, Richland Creek below Jones Cove Creek, and Pigeon River below Richland Creek. This is not a drinking water source.

Until the water is tested and declared safe, environmental and public health officials recommend:
• Avoid swimming, wading or fishing in these areas until further notice.
• Avoid skin contact with water, soil and sediment in or near the river.
• If skin comes in contact with contaminated sediment or water, thoroughly wash the affected area with soap and water.
• If you are concerned that you, your family, and/or pets have been exposed to these waterways contact your health care provider or veterinarian.

If you have any concerns or questions, contact Haywood County Environmental Health Services at 828-356-2111.