News Summary
A major water main break has disrupted service for around 25 customers in Lexington County’s Sweet Springs and Mineral Springs areas. Utility companies Blue Granite Water and SC Water Utilities are currently issuing a boil water advisory for affected residents and are working to restore service. Residents have expressed frustration regarding communication during the outage as the community raises concerns over ongoing water service reliability.
Water Service Disruptions in Lexington County
A major water main break in Lexington County has led to service outages for approximately 25 customers in the Sweet Springs and Mineral Springs area. The incident, which occurred early Thursday morning, has prompted Blue Granite Water and SC Water Utilities to issue a boil water advisory for affected residents. The utility companies are diligently working to restore service and ensure the safety of the water supply.
Customers began experiencing a loss of water pressure around 3:45 a.m. on Thursday, and utility crews were dispatched to the Mineral Springs Road area shortly thereafter to assess the situation. Blue Granite Water and SC Water Utilities identified the break’s location as affecting residents on Mineral Lake Road, Sweet Springs Drive, Sweet Springs Court, and Mineral Waters Drive.
Boil Water Advisory and Safety Measures
In response to the break, the utility companies are taking precautionary measures by collecting water samples from the affected lines during repairs. The boil water advisory will remain in effect until testing confirms that the water is safe for drinking and cooking. Customers will receive direct notifications once the advisory is lifted, ensuring they are informed as soon as it is safe to resume normal water use.
Customer Reactions and Communication Concerns
Residents in the affected area have expressed frustration regarding the communication from Blue Granite Water and SC Water Utilities during the outage. Many indicated that similar water service disruptions had occurred in the past, raising concerns about ongoing reliability. One local resident highlighted difficulties in receiving timely information pertaining to water service issues, which has exacerbated feelings of dissatisfaction within the community.
In a different but related incident, another 12-inch water main break on Corley Mill Road was reported, affecting other customers in the Lexington area. However, town officials confirmed that the water remains safe to drink in that situation. Meanwhile, the utilities department is actively engaged in restoring service and has provided guidance to residents on addressing issues such as air in the water lines or cloudy water, which can occur during service disruptions.
Background Context
This is not the first incident involving significant water delivery issues in Lexington County. Recent months have seen multiple breaks and leaks, including a previously reported leak in the Murraywood subdivision. Those repairs were completed by Columbia Water, although residents in the area continue to experience ongoing concerns regarding their water service.
Blue Granite Water and SC Water Utilities have acknowledged the inconvenience caused by these disruptions and expressed appreciation for their customers’ patience throughout the restoration process. These events underscore the need for improved communication and infrastructure planning to enhance service reliability for local residents in the future.
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Additional Resources
- WLTX: Water Main Break in Lexington County
- ABC Columbia: Water Main Break on Sunset Blvd
- The State: Water Issues in Lexington County
- WIS TV: Persisting Water Issues in Midlands
- WBBJ TV: Boil Water Notice in Lexington
- Wikipedia: Water Supply and Sanitation in the United States
- Google Search: Water main break Lexington County
- Google Scholar: Water infrastructure issues Lexington
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Water
- Google News: Water main break news
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