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Sunday, April 14, 2013  There is a boil water advisory for some residents living in West Columbia.

Friday, August 10, 2012  The City of Columbia announced Friday afternoon that all outbound lanes of South Assembly Street are open.

Thursday, August 09, 2012  All outbound lanes on Assembly Street from Whaley Street to Ferguson Street will be temporarily closed.

Monday, April 09, 2012  A boil water advisory has been issued for the 4700 – 4900 blocks of Brickyard Road, including Hamby St., Baine St., Rugby St., Barrington Drive, and Bauer Circle, due to a 10 inch water main break.

Monday, February 20, 2012  The City of Columbia has issued a boil water advisory for parts of the city, due to a 6 inch water main break.

Wednesday, February 01, 2012  Some areas in Columbia may experience temporary disruption of water services over the next month while the City installs a new water main.

Thursday, July 14, 2011  The hot weather has more people using water and officials say the added flow likely caused a 8-inch water main to break.

Wednesday, July 13, 2011  Columbia officials are advising residents on Shop Road to boil their water after experiencing a break in a water main.  The city's department of water works says the 24 inch main ruptured near South Beltline Boulevard, which possibly introduced contaminants to the water supply.

Tuesday, May 31, 2011  Crews worked to stop sewage from spilling into the Saluda River Tuesday morning after a pipe became blocked near the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden.  Wastewater maintenance officials say the sanitary sewer overflow was discovered shortly after 8 a.m. in the 500 block of Wildlife Parkway.

Tuesday, February 22, 2011  Columbia city officials say the water main rehabilitation project that started last month is expected to continue for another year, but the phase currently under construction could be completed by in about one week.

Thursday, January 06, 2011  The Capital City is utilizing a state-of-the-art pipe lining system to upgrade the aging water system.

Tuesday, January 04, 2011  If you have questions or concerns, you can address them at a public meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday at City Hall.

Tuesday, December 21, 2010  The entire project will encompass Gervais Street from Huger Street to Trenholm Road.

Monday, August 16, 2010  Columbia residents under a boil water advisory this weekend are now given the go-ahead to safely drink the water without boiling it first.

Sunday, August 15, 2010  The City of Columbia Water Works has issued a boil water advisory for residents.  The advisory affects water customers along Monticello Road from Duke Avenue to Heyward Brockington Road, and all areas West of Monticello Road to the Broad River.