Nitrate Advisory Remains in Effect -- 6.11.2015
Press Release - June 11, 2015
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Nitrate Advisory Remains in Effect
Water Distribution will continue for Pregnant Women and Infants in Impacted Areas
The nitrate advisory remains in effect, and water distribution will continue for needy pregnant women and infants below 6 months of age who reside in the impacted areas (including WIC clients) and who are unable to otherwise obtain water on their own.
Water distribution will remain the same today (June 11) and Friday (June 12):
Columbus Public Health, 240 Parsons Ave. loop
11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4-6 p.m.
There will be no water distribution this weekend.
On Monday, June 15, water will be distributed from 3-6 p.m.
The nitrate advisory will be assessed daily – and additional water distribution hours will be determined at that time.
Additionally, Columbus Public Health will continue to provide water to WIC clients (pregnant women and infants less than 6 months) and other programs in the affected areas.
Bottled water is readily available at all area grocery stores, corner markets, gas stations, pharmacies and retail outlets.
The Nitrate Advisory for some areas served by the Dublin Road Water Plant remains in effect for portions of west, central, and southwest Columbus, as well as Grandview Heights, Grove City, Hilliard, Lincoln Village, Marble Cliff, Upper Arlington, Urbancrest, and Valleyview. (See attached map.)
For questions on Columbus water, please call the Department of Public Utilities Customer Service center at 645-8276. Updates will be available at www.utilities.columbus.gov and on Facebook (under Columbus Public Utilities).
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