UPDATE: Boil water advisory repealed. Customers in this area no longer need to boil their water prior to drinking or cooking.
COLUMBIA (WACH) – The City of Columbia has issued a boil water advisory for the residents of Caughman Road from Hazelwood Road to Benson Road.
Columbia Water Works says a water line break yesterday could result in bacterial contamination of water in the Caughman Road area.
The City advises water customers in the one-mile stretch to “vigorously” boil their water for at least a minute before drinking it or cooking.
The affected area includes:
The city also advises any residents near the affected area to boil their water.
UPDATE: Boil water advisory repealed as of October 12. Customers in this area no longer need to boil their water prior to drinking or cooking.