Leaking water main leads to low water pressure, boil water advisory in parts of Columbus County

LAKE WACCAMAW, NC (WWAY) — The water consumers of the Lake Waccamaw Water System in Columbus County are experiencing periods of low pressure and outages in the distribution system due to a Leaking Water Main near Creek Ridge Road and Bella Coola Rd, according to town officials.

They say periods of low or no pressure in the distribution system increases the potential for back siphonage and introduction of bacteria into the water system.

Therefore, the Division of Water Resources advised that when water is restored consumers boil all water used for human consumption (including drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes and food preparation) or use bottled water.

Vigorous boiling for one minute should kill any disease-causing organisms that may be present in the water.

This office is strongly urging the water consumers to conserve water whenever possible. This advisory remains in effect until further written notification is issued.

This advisory is issued from 1502 Lakeshore Dr., continuing to the end of Bella Coola Rd. The streets that are in the advisory area are from 1502 Lake Shore to 2014 Lake Shore, Creek Ridge, Bella Coola Rd Maple St., Elm St., Pine St., Jefferson Rd, Bartram Lane, Council Ave., Lakewood Dr., Myrtle Drive, Birch St. and Elm Street.

UPDATE

The boil water advisory has been lifted.