Planned Water Service Interruption for Fire Hydrant Maintenance
West Columbia, SC (December 15, 2017 at 4:05 PM) – Due to necessary fire hydrant maintenance, service to the following City of West Columbia water customers will be interrupted on Thursday, December 21, 2017, from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM, to the following addresses:
o All addresses on Ontario Drive
Once the hydrant is repaired and 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.
