July 22, 2025

Clinton Issues Boil Water Advisory Amid Maintenance Work

News Summary

The City of Clinton has issued a boil water advisory due to essential maintenance work on the water main, affecting specific areas. Residents are advised to boil water for safety until the advisory is lifted. This comes amidst similar concerns near Morgantown, where repairs are ongoing. City officials are working to enhance communication and infrastructure to prevent future disruptions.

Clinton, S.C. – The City of Clinton has issued a boil water advisory effective Tuesday at 7 a.m., due to essential maintenance work on the water main. The advisory comes as city crews install a new valve, which will temporarily interrupt the water service in the area.

The specific regions affected by the boil water advisory include:

North Owens Street
North Holland Street
Between East Main Street and East Florida Street

Residents in these areas are advised to boil their water for at least one minute before consuming it or using it for cooking, to ensure safe drinking water during the repair process. The City plans to notify customers as soon as the advisory has been lifted, allowing normal water use to resume. The advisory is a precautionary measure aimed at ensuring public health and safety while the work is carried out.

This advisory comes amidst similar issues reported in a different region near Morgantown, W.Va., where a boil water advisory for the Clinton Water District has recently been lifted. However, customers in the Morgantown area, which serves approximately 11,000 people, are still being urged to conserve water until the system’s tanks are fully replenished. The Clinton Water Association has requested that both residential and business customers delay any major water use until further notice, as additional repairs were found to be necessary beyond the initial issue that caused significant disruptions in service.

In Morgantown, the coordination of repairs involved several local and state agencies, including the state Public Service Commission and the Morgantown Utility Board, as well as assistance from Monongalia EMS and MECCA 911, who helped deliver water to customers unable to access distribution points. This collaborative effort aimed to alleviate some of the inconveniences experienced by residents during the water supply issues.

The Clinton Water Association has recognized that initial communication efforts regarding the water issues were inadequate. Following feedback from the community, the Association is planning to enhance its communication methods for emergency situations. This includes exploring new strategies beyond traditional methods, such as flyers and door-to-door notifications, to ensure timely and effective updates reach all affected customers.

As the community navigates these ongoing water system challenges, residents are encouraged to stay informed about updates regarding service restoration and boil water advisory lifts. Both Clinton and Morgantown officials are committed to improving infrastructure and emergency communication systems, aiming to prevent such issues from reoccurring in the future.

Residents are reminded to stay vigilant about water quality during this period and to follow all guidelines issued by local officials to ensure their health and safety.