Thursday, March 17, 2022
Columbia Water Boil Water Advisory
To Columbia Water Customers located at Robin rd and Mockingbird rd
Columbia Water laboratory staff advises the water customers of Robin rd and Mockingbird rd.
Located in Richland County, to vigorously boil their water for at least one (1) full minute prior to
drinking or cooking. Also, any residents near the affected area who have lost water and/or water
pressure are advised to vigorously boil their water for at least one (1) full minute prior to drinking
or cooking.
Columbia Water has experienced an 6” inch water main break. This could possibly result in
bacterial contamination of the water on Robin rd and Mockingbird rd. Water customers should
continue to vigorously boil their water for at least one (1) full minute prior to drinking or cooking
until otherwise notified by Columbia Water laboratory staff. Also, any ice made from water that
has not been boiled should not be used for drinking purposes.
Columbia Water staff is presently working to correct the problem.
Please contact the City of Columbia Customer Care Center at 545-3300 with any other inquiries
concerning this Advisory.
Questions concerning healthcare facilities such as hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living
facilities should be directed to the SC DHEC Division of Health Licensing at 545-4370.
All food processors and restaurants should comply with prescribed USDA and SC DHEC
recommendations, respectively. Should you have any questions pertaining to this advisory, please
call Lexington/Richland County Environmental Services at 896-0620. Restaurants and hotels may
contact the SC Restaurant and Lodging Association at 765-9000.
