FAQs • West Columbia, TX • CivicEngage

What is a boil water advisory?: In the United States, our drinking water supply is normally safe. Yet diseases that spread through water remain a very real problem. If something happens that could allow the water supply to become contaminated, a boil water advisory may be issued. There are a variety of reasons for such an advisory. For instance, flooding or drop in water pressure.

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Public Works

1. How do I establish utility service for an existing residence?: Contact the Utility Department at (979) 345-3123 to establish new utility service. The consumer will need to submit an application with two forms of identification and pay a utility deposit. City services include water, sewer and garbage service. Garbage service includes two trash carts.

2. What is a boil water advisory?: In the United States, our drinking water supply is normally safe. Yet diseases that spread through water remain a very real problem. If something happens that could allow the water supply to become contaminated, a boil water advisory may be issued. There are a variety of reasons for such an advisory. For instance, flooding or drop in water pressure.

3. When a boil water advisory is issued, the following precautions should be taken:: -Boil water vigorously for two minues and let cool before using it.
-Activities that do require boiled or bottled water: mixing baby formula, drinking; washing food served without cooking or baking; adding water to food without cooking or baking; ice making; cleaning food contact surfaces; gargling; eye washing; taking water with medications; and tooth brushing.