A boil advisory was issued Tuesday afternoon for parts of southeast Columbia, according to a news release from Consolidated Water Supply District No.
1.
It will be in effect until noon Thursday.
The advisory was issued after a water main break on Gans Road.
Consolidated Water customers in the area between Providence Road and Gans Creek Road, including those along Gans, Bearfield and Rock Quarry roads, as well as Highway 163 South, are included in the advisory.
Water that will be used for drinking, food preparation or used for consumption in any way should be boiled, according to the release.
Water used for hand-washing and bathing does not usually need to be boiled.
For any questions or concerns, customers can call Consolidated Water at 573-449-0324.