There was a sense of relief in the city, though some residents said they were still afraid to drink the water.

It has taken more than seven weeks, but the City of Asheville has lifted the boil water advisory put in place after Hurricane Helene devastated parts of western North Carolina.

Asheville residents were told Monday that the water is safe to drink again nearly two months after Hurricane Helene caused flooding and damaged the water system.

After a 53-day water crisis, clean water runs through Asheville’s taps once more. Asheville lifted its boil water notice this morning, city spokesperson Clay Chandler shared this morning at a press briefing.