The Town of Hot Springs, NC

09/11/2026

Good day and good news. As of today, Town Hall has officially moved back to Bridge Street.
Phone service has been repaired. There’s a drop box for water payments.

Monday’s September board meeting will still be at the community center.

09/02/2026

Hot Springs has a chance to weigh in on how the town uses federal disaster recovery money to rebuild. The Mayor and Board of Aldermen are holding a public hearing on Monday, September 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at 43 Andrews Ave N to gather input before the town submits grant applications for a new fire station and community resilience hub at 94 Forest Service Road, and for rehabbing the Community Center and Old Jail downtown.

Can't make the hearing? Written comments are open through September 28, 2026, and can go to Town Hall or to Town Administrator by email. Full notice, comment options, and accommodations info: https://townofhotsprings.org/public-hearing-09-14-26/

08/12/2026

All clear. The Boil Water Advisory is rescinded as of 2:08 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Laboratory analysis of samples collected August 11 came back satisfactory, so it is no longer necessary to boil water for drinking, ice, brushing teeth, dishes, or cooking. It is no longer necessary to boil your water.

Before you go back to normal, give your plumbing a few minutes of attention. Run each cold tap for five minutes, then the hot ones. Empty the ice bin, then dump the next two or three batches too. Swap out your refrigerator or pitcher filter, since it was in service the whole time.

If you run a restaurant or an inn, flush your beverage machines and coffee makers before putting them back in service.

Rescinded by Mayor Abigail Norton and Certified Water Operator Justin Wood. Crews completed a significant main line repair and the system tested clean in about a day. Thank you for your cooperation.

Details:

Laboratory results came back clear and the Boil Water Advisory is rescinded as of 2:08 p.m. on August 12, 2026. Here's how to flush your taps, ice maker, and filters before going back to normal.

08/11/2026

More info: https://townofhotsprings.org/advisory/08112026/

The water consumers of The Town of Hot Springs, in Madison County are experiencing periods of low pressure and outages in the distribution system due to a main water line repair. Periods of low or no pressure in the distribution system increases the potential for back siphonage and introduction of bacteria into the water system.

Therefore, when water service is restored consumers are advised to boil all water used for human consumption (including drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes and food preparation) or use bottled water.

Vigorous boiling for one (1) minute should kill any disease-causing organisms that may be present in the water.

This advisory remains in effect until further written notification is issued.

This advisory issued on 08/11/2026 by:

​Abigail Norton, Mayor

​Justin Wood, Certified Water Operator

The main line repair is complete and a Boil Water Advisory is now in effect townwide. The full official notice, plus what to boil, what the advisory doesn’t cover, and how long it lasts.

08/07/2026

Just a reminder, if you would like to sign up for paperless billing for your water bill, email townofhotsprings@
townofhotsprings.org and we’ll get you signed up.
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08/03/2026

ATTENTION!!!

Hot Springs residents:
The Town of Hot Springs will be conducting a main water line repair on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
There will be a temporary water outage and loss of water pressure affecting most customers. Repair work is scheduled to begin at approximately 8:00 a.m.

At this time, the duration of the outage and low-pressure conditions is unknown and will depend on conditions encountered once repairs begin.

Following completion of the repair, a Boil Water Advisory will be issued as a precautionary measure and will remain in effect until required water quality testing is completed and satisfactory laboratory results are received.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as crews work to restore service as quickly and safely as possible.

07/31/2026

Notice of Special Meeting
Town of Hot Springs, NC Board of Aldermen
Scheduled to be held August 3, 2026

Please take notice that the Town of Hot Springs shall, pursuant to NC General Statute 143-318.12(b)(2), hold a special meeting at the designated time and place listed below:

Date of meeting: August 3, 2026
Time of meeting: 6:00 pm
Place of meeting: Hot Springs Community Center
Purpose of meeting:
1. Closed Session to interview for part-time job opening
2. Adjournment

This the 31st Day of July, 2026

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Abigail Norton, Mayor

07/29/2026

Madison County 911 Center is back up as of 11:15pm, July 28th. 911 can be dialed for emergencies again as usual.

07/27/2026

UPDATE Aug. 4, 2026: This position has been filled.

Hot Springs is hiring

The Town of Hot Springs is seeking a professional individual for the temporary part-time position of Maintenance Assistant 24 hours per week. Prefer knowledge of general maintenance skills and equipment. Be willing to perform heavy manual work in all weather conditions. Plumbing experience is helpful. Must be 18 years of age or older and possess a valid driver’s license, CDL preferred but not required. Must be willing to take a drug screening. Applications are available at Hot Springs Town Hall, 43 North Andrews Avenue, Hot Springs, NC. This position will be open until filled.