City of Havelock Public Services Department

03/12/2026

🚰 Important Notice for City of Havelock Water Customers

Beginning Friday, April 10, 2026, the City of Havelock will temporarily stop adding ammonia to the drinking water as part of the annual water system maintenance.

💧 The city will continue using chlorine to disinfect the water during this time and will also begin system flushing (fire hydrant flushing) starting Sunday night, April 12, 2026.

What you may notice:
• A stronger chlorine taste or smell
• Possible temporary water discoloration (run your faucet for a few minutes if this occurs)

⚠️ Aquarium owners and kidney dialysis patients: Please take the usual steps to remove chlorine/ammonia from water before use or consult your healthcare provider if needed.

Ammonia will be added back to the system on Monday, May 11, 2026.

For questions, contact the City of Havelock Public Services or Customer Service at 252-444-6409 or 252-444-6404.

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01/09/2026

UPDATE: This closure will begin on Tuesday, January 13th, due to contractor plant issues.

Road Closure Notice: NCDOT will begin mill patching and resurfacing NC 101 starting Monday, January12th, weather permitting. NCDOT will shut down NC 101 from just east of Cherry Point’s Main Gate (Roosevelt Blvd), to just west of the Gate at Cunningham Blvd. They will start detouring traffic at 8:30AM. Variable message boards will be in place on US 70 East Bound, US 70 West Bound, and NC 101. The detour route will be set up to use McCotter Blvd during the time NC 101 is shut down. The work will take approximately 3 days and will remain closed until the work has been completed.

12/31/2025

10/28/2025

2025 National First Responders Day
National First Responders Day is a day to recognize and celebrate the extraordinary dedication of first responders nationwide. Officially designated by the U.S. Congress, this day honors the bravery, selflessness, and unwavering service of the heroes who protect and serve our communities every day. Join us in paying tribute to first responder heroes across the USA.

Support for traditional first responders: Public works teams enable police, fire, and EMS to access affected areas by clearing roads and debris.
Restoration of services: They are responsible for restoring and maintaining essential services like drinking water, power, and sanitation after a disaster.
Direct action: They often are the first on the scene to begin recovery and repair efforts, such as snow removal in winter or flood cleanup.

10/17/2025