Boil water advisory for S Ott Street to Edmond Drive and Live Oak Street

The City of Columbia Water Works advises the water customers of S Ott Street- from Edmond Drive to Live Oak Street, located in Richland County, to vigorously boil their water for at least one full minute prior to drinking or cooking. Also, any residents near the affected area who have lost water and/or water pressure are also advised to vigorously boil their water for at least one full minute prior to drinking or cooking.

The City of Columbia has experienced a six inch water main break. This could possibly result in bacterial contamination of the water on S Ott Street- from Edmond Drive to Live Oak Street. Water customers should continue to vigorously boil their water for at least one (1) full minute prior to drinking or cooking until otherwise notified by the City of Columbia Water Works. Also, any ice made from water that has not been boiled should not be used for drinking purposes.

The City of Columbia Water Works is presently working to correct the problem.

All food processors and restaurants should comply with prescribed USDA and SC DHEC recommendations, respectively. Should you have any questions pertaining to this advisory, please call the Lexington/Richland County Environmental Services at 896-0620. Restaurants and Hotels only may contact the SC Restaurant and Lodging Association at 765-9000.

Questions concerning healthcare facilities such as hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities should be directed to the SC DHEC Division of Health Licensing at 545-4370.

This story was originally published February 29, 2016 at 12:11 PM with the headline "Boil water advisory for S Ott Street to Edmond Drive and Live Oak Street."