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WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A boil water advisory has been issued in West Columbia due to a broken water main, city officials said.

The following areas were concerned:

• Cromwell Street South
• Rue Lucas
• S Witt Street
• Spring Street
• Shuler Street
• State Street
• Herman Street
• Avenue de la Cour
• Commerce Street
• Sortwell Street
• Rue Olivier
• Hudson Street
• Norfolk Street
• Rue du Charpentier
• Congaree Park Walk
• Circle walk on the river
• Allée Sainte-Anne
• 5^th Street
• 6^th Street
• 7^th Street
• 203 9^th Street
• 110- 316 S Marble Street
• 201-901, rue des Réunions
• 414-901 Center Street
• 101-900 Augusta Street
• 401-824, avenue B
• 500-704 Avenue C
• 109-500 Alexandre Road

Water customers in these areas who have lost water pressure or have cloudy water or sediment are advised to vigorously boil their water for at least a full minute before drinking or cooking with it.

Additionally, any ice made from water that has not been boiled should not be used for drinking purposes.

City officials advise customers with sediment in their water to flush the water until no sediment appears, then continue to boil their water for at least a full minute.

This boil water advisory will remain in effect until it is lifted.

Water customers can visit the City of West Columbia website at www.westcolumbiasc.gov for updates on the boil water advisory.

Water customers can also contact City Hall customer service between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, at 803-791-1880.

Emergencies occurring after hours, weekends and holidays should be reported to the West Columbia After Hours Response Line at 803-791-1880.