Columbia, August 28, 2025

News Summary

Columbia Water has issued a boil water advisory for multiple neighborhoods, particularly affecting residents near Trenholm Road due to ongoing service interruptions and a water main break. Residents are advised to boil their water for at least one minute before consumption. Additionally, those facing low pressure or discolored water should take precautions until the advisory is lifted. Notifications are communicated through hand tags on doors to ensure awareness.

Columbia Water Issues Boil Water Advisory for Multiple Areas Due to Service Interruptions and Repairs

Columbia Water has issued a boil water advisory for several neighborhoods following service interruptions caused by ongoing repairs and a water main break. Residents in the affected areas are being advised to take precautionary measures until further notice.

The primary focus of the advisory is on customers near Trenholm Road, where water service line repairs are currently underway. Columbia Water has recommended that individuals boil their water for a minimum of one minute before consuming, cooking, or making ice. This advisory is crucial for ensuring safe water consumption during the repair period.

Residents who are experiencing issues such as water loss, low pressure, or discolored water are also advised to adhere to these precautions. This advisory will remain active until Columbia Water communicates otherwise. Once the advisory is lifted, those who experience discolored water should flush their taps for two to three minutes. If the water remains discolored after flushing, customers are instructed to reach out to Columbia Water’s customer service at (803) 545-3300.

Additional Areas Affected

In addition to the Trenholm Road area, a separate boil water advisory has been issued for 27 customers due to a water main break on South Ninth Street. The specifics surrounding the cause of this break have not yet been disclosed. Furthermore, an advisory affecting 41 customers on Bodie Drive is set to conclude at midnight.

This is not the first time that similar advisories have been flagged in the Columbia area. Earlier incidents included a boil water advisory issued following an eight-inch water main break impacting residents along Humphrey, Shakespeare, Abritton, and Risley roads, as well as those living on Alta Vista and Carlton drives. Moreover, residents in the Fountaine Road area who have experienced water issues were also advised to follow the boil water guidelines.

Notifications regarding these advisories are typically communicated to affected residents through hand tags placed on their front doors, ensuring timely awareness of water safety issues.

Summary of Advisories and Affected Areas

• Trenholm Road: Ongoing service line repairs – boil water advisory in effect.
• South Ninth Street: Water main break affecting 27 customers.
• Bodie Drive: Advisories for 41 customers scheduled to lift at midnight.
• Fountaine Road area: Residents experiencing water issues should follow boil water guidelines.

Keep Safe and Informed

Residents are urged to remain vigilant about the quality of their water and to take the necessary precautions as directed by Columbia Water. The safety and health of the community are paramount, and following these guidelines will help ensure that residents are protected during service interruptions.

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Additional Resources

• WISTV: Water Line Repairs Causing Boil Advisory
• Wikipedia: Boil Water Advisory
• ABC17: Boil Advisory Issued in Downtown Columbia
• Google Search: Boil Water Advisory Columbia
• KOMU: Boil Advisory Issued After Water Main Break
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Water Quality
• WLTX: Water Pressure Outage in Columbia
• Google News: Columbia Water Issues

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