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CITY OF COLUMBIA 2018 WATER QUALITY REPORT PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM 4010001 • COLUMBIA, SC • COLUMBIA WATER
The Customer Meter Upgrade Project is Here! This summer, Columbia Water will begin rolling out brand new water meters with advanced capabilities to all Columbia Water customers. More than 150,000 meters will be installed in multiple stages over the next three years.
way we read your water meter and provide you with more insight into your water usage. You will benefit from fewer estimated bills, real-time alerts about possible leaks, and the ability to better manage your water use.
This Customer Meter Upgrade Project supports the City’s #EnvisionColumbia campaign for bringing innovative services to our community. This project will improve the
For general information about our project, please visit our website at www.columbiascwater.net/meterupgrade.
Microplastics in Water: What You Need to Know Recent media coverage has highlighted the issue of microplastics found in water samples taken in the Midlands area. Microplastics typically come from plastic debris that degrades into microscopic particles over time with exposure to sun and water. Columbia Water understands that you may have concerns. While drinking water provided by Columbia Water is in full compliance with all current federal and state regulations, we will begin testing for the presence of microplastics in both
our source and treated water this year. It is important to note that there are no known health effects associated with microplastics and the EPA doesn’t currently regulate them. Columbia Water encourages everyone to do their part in preventing plastics from entering the environment by using refillable water bottles when possible and recycling single use plastic. For more information, please visit the Water Research Foundation’s website at www.waterrf.org.
Canal Plant Upgrades Continue If you have visited Riverfront Park recently, you may have noticed construction taking place at the Canal Drinking Water Plant. The most visible is the construction of one of two finished water storage tanks, commonly called clearwell tanks. The overall goal of the project is to replace aging infrastructure and modernize operations at the historic facility, which has been in operation since 1906. Here are some facts about the project: ■ The clearwell tanks will each hold five million gallons of water, enough to fill nearly eight Olympic-sized swimming pools. ■ Included in the project is a new high service pump room that contains two 25 million gallon per day pumps and two 10 million gallon per day pumps. ■ The total construction cost of the project is $44.4 million. The project is projected to be complete in the summer of 2020.
Have you downloaded the MyColumbiaSC app yet? The City of Columbia introduced a new mobile application last year for area residents and Columbia Water customers. The app, called MyColumbiaSC, allows users to access City services and report issues with the tap of a phone screen. MyColumbiaSC is free to download and available now on both Android and Apple devices.
For additional information: City of Columbia Water Quality Complaints, Billing, & Customer Care Center 803-545-3300 columbiascwater.net/customer-care SC DHEC - Bureau of Water 803-898-4300 National Lead Information Clearinghouse 800-424-LEAD Consumer Product Safety Commission 800-638-2772 Your water meter should be located in your front or side yard along the public right-of-way. It can be used to help you find leaks! Have you located yours?