UPDATE: The City of Columbia lifted this advisory on Wednesday, Aug. 29. Residents in this area no longer need to boil water for consumption.
COLUMBIA (WACH) – The City of Columbia has issued a boil water advisory for the Flora Springs Subdivision, advising customers 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.
The city also advises that residents in near the area who experience a loss of water and/or water pressure to also boil water prior to drinking.
The advisory is due to a six inch water man break in the area of the Flora Spring Subdivision that would result in the bacterial contamination of the water.
All food processors and restaurants should comply with prescribed USDA and SC DHEC recommendations, respectively. Should you have any questions pertaining to this advisory, please call the Lexington/Richland County Environmental Health Office at 576-2910 or the South Carolina Hospitality Association at 765-9000.
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, 733-8336 or 781-2181, may answer other inquiries concerning this Advisory.
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