Tropical storm Helene caused 'catastrophic' damage to Asheville’s water treatment and distribution system, cutting off at least 70% of the city’s drinking water supply.

In Asheville, N.C., many residents may be without drinking water for weeks

Tropical storm Helene caused 'catastrophic' damage to Asheville’s water treatment and distribution system, cutting off at least 70% of the city’s drinking water supply.

The army should have already helicopter water tankers into the communities' hardest hit.

It would be interesting to see will it be fully restored before Flint, MI.