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The City Of Columbia Water Works advises the customers of Woodale Circle, Colony Drive and Cane Lake Drive, located in the Belmont Subdivision in Richland County, to vigorously boil their water for at least one full minute prior to drinking or cooking.
The city of Columbia has experienced a 6” water main break at 916 Woodale Circle. This could possibly result in bacterial contamination of the water at Woodale circle, Colony Drive, and Cane Lake Drive. Water customers should continue to vigorously boil their water for at least one full minute prior to drinking or cooking until otherwise notified by the City of Columbia Water Works. Also, any ice made from water that has not been boiled should not be used for drinking purposes.
The City of Columbia water works is presently working to correct the problem.
All food processors and restaurants should comply with prescribed USDA and SC DHEC recommendations, respectively. Should you have and questions pertaining to this advisory please call the Lexington/Richland County Environmental Health Office at 576-2910 or the South Carolina Hospitality Association at 756-9000.
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.
The City of Columbia Water Works, 781-2181 or 733-8336, may answer other inquiries concerning this advisory.
