CFPUA is warning of the possibility of water service ending if the utility cannot get more fuel in the next 48 hours.

"We are in critical need of fuel to keep our water treatment plants running," CFPUA officials said in a news release shortly before 10:30 a.m. "We are exploring every avenue to find a fuel source. However, if we do not get the needed fuel within the next 48-hours, we will not be able to continue water service for public health and safety such as fire suppression and other life-sustaining activities."

That also means CFPUA customers also would be without drinking water.

The lack of fuels stems from deteriorating conditions from Hurricane Florence -- now a tropical depression -- that made landfall in Wilmington on Friday. Though it has left the area, continued rain is swamping the area and making major roads impassible.

"Basically, Wilmington is currently cut off from the rest of the state. Needed resources cannot get here by roads due to extreme flooding. CFPUA is now looking at ways to get fuel via ship or air," the release stated. "It is with a heavy heart that we share this information with our customers, however, we want to give you as much notice as possible. Please begin to make contingency plans for you and your family. Now is a good time to begin filling up bathtubs and water jugs as a contingency to a loss of water delivery."

CFPUA said it would will provide updates on its fuel status as soon as possible.

Check back for more as information comes in.