West Columbia issues boil water advisory due to water line break
West Columbia, SC (February 5, 2018 at 12:52 PM) – The City of West Columbia has issued a boil water advisory affecting the following water customers to repair a leak in the line (see attached map):
5th St
6th St
7th St
9th St – blocks 100 - 400
Alexander Rd – blocks 100 - 500
Augusta St – blocks 100 - 900
B Ave – blocks 400 - 900
C Ave – blocks 400 - 700
Carpenter St
Center St – blocks 400 - 900
City Flow Ct
Congaree Park Dr
Court Ave
Herman St
Hudson St
Leaphart St – 200 block
Meeting St – blocks 200 - 800
N Cromwell St
N Lucas St – blocks 200 - 300
N Marble St
N Witt St
Norfolk St
Oliver St
River Flow Ct
Riverwalk Cir
S Cromwell St
S Lucas St – 200 block
S Marble St
S Witt St
Shuler St
Shull St – blocks 500 - 800
Sortwell St
Spring St
State St – blocks 100 - 600
Sunset Blvd – blocks 100 - 400
Violet St
Once water service is restored, water customers in these areas who have lost water pressure or who experience cloudy water or sediment in the water are advised to vigorously boil their water for at least one (1) full minute prior to drinking or cooking. Also, any ice made from water that has not been boiled should not be used for drinking purposes. Customers experiencing sediment in the water are advised to flush the water until no sediment appears and then continue to boil their water for at least one (1) full minute.
This boil water advisory will remain in effect until it is lifted. Water customers may check the city of West Columbia website at www.westcolumbiasc.gov for updates on the boil water advisory.
Water customers may also contact customer service at City Hall between 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday at 803.791.1880. Emergencies occurring after hours and on weekends and holidays should be reported to the West Columbia Police Department at 803.794.0721.
