Boil water advisory issued for area near Reed Street

Columbus City Utilities has issued a precautionary boil water advisory for the following customers:

  • the area of Reed Street from Eighth Street to 10th Street,
  • Short Wilson Street from 10th to Ninth Street,
  • Wilson Street from 10th Street to 9th Street,
  • 10th Street from Reed Street to Wilson Street
  • Ninth Street from Wilson Street to Reed Street.

This precautionary measure is necessary due to a shutdown associated with water system improvements in the area.

Customers are asked to boil cooking and drinking water for 5 minutes until notified that the water has passed laboratory testing.

The boil water advisory will be in effect starting at 8 a.m. Monday and customers will be notified when the order is lifted.

Customers who have provided phone numbers to the utility will receive robocalls. All customers affected will receive a door hanger notice prior to, and upon completion of the testing. Anyone with additional questions can call the Water Service Hotline at 812-418-6435.