News Summary
In Columbia, water service will be temporarily interrupted as crews undertake significant repairs to a six-inch water main affecting the Forest Acres area. Residents on North Trenholm Road and nearby streets should prepare for possible water pressure fluctuations and discoloration. A larger $20 million project aims to enhance water quality, involving the installation of new pipes over the next year. Roadwork will also occur from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to accommodate these improvements, and residents can expect a better water service following the completion of the upgrades.
Columbia’s Water Crews Swing into Action for Repairs
In the lovely city of Columbia, crews are gearing up for some important work that will temporarily affect water service in the Forest Acres area. It’s all part of an effort to keep our water clean and flowing smoothly, so mark your calendars! On Friday, the water will be turned off as crews set out to repair a six-inch water main.
Impacted Areas
If you live on North Trenholm Road from Lakeview Circle to Rockbridge, or are near Country Club Road and Springlake Road, you might want to prepare for a little inconvenience. While the specific timings for when the water will be turned off haven’t been given, it’s good to be ready just in case. The service interruption is described as temporary, but residents should expect possible fluctuations in water pressure as well as potential discoloration.
What to Do if Your Water is Discolored
If you notice that your water looks a little off, don’t panic! Just run your taps for two to three minutes and that should help clear things up. If the discoloration sticks around longer than that, don’t hesitate to reach out to the Columbia Water customer service line at 803-545-3300 for assistance. As of now, there’s no boil water advisory in place, but that may change as repair work progresses.
A Major Project for Better Water Quality
In addition to the immediate repairs, there’s a bigger picture project in play! Columbia is embarking on an ambitious initiative to improve water quality in the Forest Acres region, with a whopping price tag of $20 million. This includes the installation of around 17,000 feet of new pipes along North Trenholm Road over the course of the next year. Pretty exciting stuff, right? This upgrade is expected to help reduce leaks and enhance water quality for residents and local businesses.
Roadwork Details
Now, about those driving routes. From Monday to Friday, expect some roadwork from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Most of the work will be done in the middle of North Trenholm Road, which is great news since it minimizes traffic blockage. However, travelers should be aware that connections to the water main could cause periodic disruptions in travel lanes, so it might be a good idea to plan your trips accordingly.
For motorists looking to avoid delays, recommended detour routes include Willingham Drive and Atascadero Drive to reach Forest Drive, or you can opt for Lakeshore Drive if you’re coming from the Rockbridge side. It’s all about keeping traffic flowing smoothly while the crews work hard underground.
What’s Next?
Once these new pipes are laid down, you can expect a noticeable upgrade in water pressure, quality, and reliability. The construction work is split into two phases: the north phase starting from Decker Boulevard to Rockbridge Road, and the south phase stretching from Rockbridge Road to Forest Drive. Both phases will run simultaneously and should last around a year, with construction kickstarting the week of December 9, 2024.
To ensure safety through the night, metal plates will cover the work areas, so keep that in mind if you’re traveling in the area after dark. With all this effort going into our water system, it looks like residents can look forward to fresh, quality water flowing through their taps in no time!
So stay tuned, folks! Your patience and cooperation are greatly appreciated as Columbia Water crews do the work to bring you better water service in the future.
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Additional Resources
- WLTX: Forest Acres Water Service Disruption
- WISTV: $20 Million Water Pipe Replacement Project
- MSN: Residents Warned of Water Service Interruption
- WLTX: Water Main Upgrades on North Trenholm Road
- Tennessee Lookout: Land Conservation Deal to Protect Water Supply
- Google Search: Water Quality Improvement Projects
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