07/17/2025 — 2:45 PM — Update:
The Boil Water Advisory has been lifted. All customers may return to regular water use. Thank you for your patience during this time.
07/16/2025 — 12:40 PM — Update:
Service has been restored to all residents and businesses in the area. Customers are now under a Boil Water Advisory.
A Boil Water Advisory is optional for customers but strongly advised. Under this advisory, the Chester Metropolitan District urges residents boil water vigorously for one (1) minute prior to use for cooking or drinking.
This Advisory will remain in effect until passing bacteriological sampling results are received. This Advisory is not an indication of contamination.
Customers who experience discolored water should flush their faucets until the water runs clear. Severely discolored water should be reported to the CMD office by calling (803) 385-5123.
On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, CMD’s Distribution Maintenance Department will be making repairs to a main on Columbia Street near J.A. Cochran Bypass. Customers in the area will experience low water pressure or possible loss of service while repair operations are underway. Specifically, customers on the following streets will be affected:
Columbia Street (249-253 AND 503-685)
Johnson Street
Denton Street
Lilly Street
Myrtle Street
Alex Brice Drive
Pineview Lakes Neighborhood
Crews are scheduled be on-site at 9:00 AM and service interruptions will follow. Service is expected to be restored before 5:00 PM.
Please be aware of and use caution near any lane shifts or road closures in the area.
Upon completion of work and restoration of service, all customers in the affected area will be under a Boil Water Advisory until bacteriological testing is complete.
A Boil Water Advisory is optional for customers but strongly advised. Under this advisory, the Chester Metropolitan District urges residents boil water vigorously for one (1) minute prior to use for cooking or drinking. CMD does not anticipate contamination as a result of this repair operation.
Customers who experience discolored water should flush their faucets until the water runs clear. Severely discolored water should be reported to the CMD office by calling (803) 385-5123.