Boil Water Alert in Chapin Area Repealed

Residents in the Chapin area no longer need to boil their water prior to drinking or cooking. 

The City of Columbia Water Works repealed a boil water alert that was issued Sunday for water customers northwest of the intersection of Old Lexington Highway and Sid Bickley Road, including Chapin and the Amicks Ferry Road area. 

The water distribution system was flushed, according to the City of Columbia Water Works. Results of sampling show that the system is safe to use for drinking and cooking.

Anyone with questions should call the City of Columbia Water Works at 803-733-8336 or 803-781-2181.