City of West Columbia Issues Boil Water Advisory

WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The City of West Columbia has issued a boil water advisory due to a water line break.

City officials say customers in these areas should boil their water for one minute before cooking or drinking.

• Woodsen Circle
• Bay Blossom Lane
• Dogwood Lane

City officials say, once the water line 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.