The Chapin Utilities Department has issued a Boil Water Advisory for all City of Columbia and Chapin area water customers until further notice. The City of Columbia which provides water to Town of Chapin utility customers has issued the advisory as a result of damage to a water main on Highway 76 near Hilton. Repairs are being made now and should be completed this afternoon.

The Town is advising customers, until further notice, to vigorously boil water at least one full minute prior to drinking or cooking.

A boil water advisory will continue to be in place until the City of Columbia advises satisfactory sample results have been obtained by their lab.

Please stay tuned to local media and the Town’s website for updates.