City of Columbia says discolored water during water treatment plant upgrade is safe to drink

Discolored water in Columbia is safe to drink, city says

The discoloration comes from the McBaine Water Treatment Plant upgrade and Utilities expects it to be clear in 24 hours.

City of Columbia says discolored water during water treatment plant upgrade is safe to drink

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Some Columbia residents may have noticed the water from their faucets looking a bit different on Wednesday. The City of Columbia wrote in a press release that it is aware of “widespread water discoloration” and stated the water is safe to drink. The release says that “contractors performed some significant work on the main transmission line” as part of the McBaine Water Treatment Plant upgrade. Callers told ABC 17 News that …

Columbia aware of water discoloration; says water is safe to drink

The discoloration of the water is a result of upgrades to the McBaine Water Treatment Plant according the City of Columbia the water is safe to drink.

UPDATE: Columbia Utilities says water is safe to drink

Despite Wednesday’s widespread water discoloration, Columbia city officials say the water is safe to drink. Columbia city hall (2021 file photo courtesy of city of Columbia) Some 939 the Eagle listeners say their water appeared to be brown or yellow on Wednesday. City of Columbia Utilities says contractors have performed significant work on the main transmission line as part of the McBaine water treatment plant upgrade. The city says that becaus…