Water Color Alert

The citizens of Enfield may notice a dingy color in the water. This dingy color is due to the low water level in Fishing Creek, which is the Town’s source of water. When the Creek gets low the concentration of manganese in the water goes up. The Enfield Water Plant can not remove the excess manganese from the water. The manganese is what gives the water the tinted color. Even though the water looks bad it does not pose a health concern. However, it may stain light colored clothes in the laundry. The creek level will have to rise from rainfall, and the water existing in the distribution system will have to be used up, before the condition will change. We appreciate your patience and concerns. Please contact the Town of Enfield at (252) 445-3146 if you have any additional questions.

Welcome

Founded in 1740, Enfield, North Carolina is the oldest town in Halifax County. In 1896, the opening of the Enfield Tobacco Market brought a glimmer of prosperity to this small town of 700 people (today 2300+). As the tobacco market grew, new businesses were established along with the Bank of Enfield, the oldest bank in Halifax County. Enfield is easily accessible 5 miles from I-95, Exit 154 (view local map
Directions to Enfield, NC).

Peanuts, however, soon became the leading agricultural market in Enfield. The establishment of many buying and cleaning stations for peanuts soon made Enfield the world's largest raw peanut market. Every year is host to the Peanut Festival. Family fun featuring good food, arts and crafts, farm equipment displays, carnival and amusements, music and dancing and, of course, the famous peanut — no small thing around here!

121 SE Railroad Street
P.O. Box 699 ● Enfield, NC 27823
Phone: (252) 445-3146
Fax: (252) 445-1019

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