Monday, November 02, 2026
Columbia Water Boil Water Advisory
To Columbia Water Customers located at 6800 Block of North Main St:
The City of Columbia has experienced a 12-inch planned shutdown, which could possibly result in bacterial contamination of the water at 6800 Block of North Main St, located in Richland County. Customers in the affected area are advised to vigorously boil their water for at least one (1) full minute prior to drinking or cooking. Any ice made from water not boiled should not be used. Please follow the same precautions if you are in the affected area and have experienced a loss of water and/or pressure, or may be experiencing discolored water.
This advisory remains in effect until Columbia Water Laboratory issues a repeal notification. Columbia Water staff is presently working to correct the problem as soon as possible. We appreciate your patience during this necessary work.
Residents can sign up to receive notices for their area at https://local.nixle.com/register/.
Any inquiry regarding this advisory can be directed to the City of Columbia Customer Care Center at (803) 545-3300. Questions concerning healthcare facilities such as hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities should be directed to the SC Department of Public Health (DPH) Division of Health Licensing at (803) 545-4370.
All food processors and restaurants should adhere to the recommendations provided by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA). They can be contacted at (803) 737-0147.
Should you have any further questions pertaining to this advisory, please call Lexington/Richland County Environmental Services at (803) 896-0620. Restaurants and hotels may contact the SC Restaurant and Lodging Association at (803) 765-9000.
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Columbia Water is the drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater utility owned and operated by the City of Columbia, SC. For more information, visit www.columbiascwater.net.
