UPDATE: The City of Columbia Water Works has declared the water safe to drink for water customers living in The Chimneys at Brookfield on Brookfield Road.

EARLIER REPORTING:

Water customers living in The Chimneys at Brookfield on Brookfield Road have been advised to boil their water following a break in a line near Decker Boulevard in Richland County.

In addition, customers living near the apartment complex who lost water or water pressure also should boil their water before using.

The water can be made safe for drinking and cooking by boiling it for one full minute, officials with the City of Columbia Water Works said. Also, any ice made from water that has not been boiled should not be used.

For more information customers can call (803) 545-3300.

Mindy Lucas