Full Notification

Wednesday, January 24, 2024
 
Columbia Water Boil Water Advisory
 
To Columbia Water Customers located at Blossom St., Capitol Pl., Amherst Ave., Chatham Ave., Wheat St., and Ott Rd.
Columbia Water laboratory staff advises the water customers of Blossom St., Capitol Pl., Amherst Ave., Chatham Ave., and Ott 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 may have experienced a loss of water and/or pressure, or may be experiencing discolored water, are advised to vigorously boil their water for at least one (1) full minute prior to drinking or cooking.
Columbia Water has experienced a planned shutdown of 6 inch water main repair.  This could possibly result in bacterial contamination of the water on Blossom St., Capitol Pl., Amherst Ave., Chatham Ave., Wheat St. and Ott Rd. Water customers should continue to boil their water vigorously for at least one (1) full minute prior to drinking or cooking until otherwise notified by Columbia Water laboratory staff.  In addition, 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. Residents can sign up to receive notices for their area at: https://local.nixle.com/register/.
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.