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<p style="font-size: 150%; font-weight: bold;">FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</p>
<p style="font-size: 120%; margin-top: -5px; font-weight:bold;">July 27, 2026</p>
<p style="float:right; font-weight:bold; margin-bottom: 25px; font-size: 100%; text-align:right;">CONTACT: Matt Nestor <br />Public Information Specialist <br />City of Columbia Utilities <br />573.874.7307 <br />Matthew.Nestor@CoMo.gov</p>
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<div style="font-size: 110%; line-height:150%;"><h1 style="clear:both; margin-top: 75px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 130%;">Water Utility continues water main flushing</h1>
<div class="content"><span style="padding-left: 50px;">(COLUMBIA, MO)</span> - <p style="display:inline;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The City of Columbia Water Utility is continuing unidirectional flushing of the water distribution system in central Columbia on Monday, July 27.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The targeted area of the project - as shown on the attached map - is south of Interstate 70 to Rollins and between Garth Avenue and Highway 63.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Crews will be flushing the pipes between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. The Utility expects the flushing in this area to be completed in five weeks.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">During unidirectional flushing, water is forced through a water pipe at a velocity high enough to remove mineral deposits from the interior surface of the water mains.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">During this time, customers may notice cloudiness or discoloration in their water. The sediment is calcium bicarbonate (lime), which is used as a water softener. It is not harmful to consume and poses no health hazard. However, if discoloration persists more than a few hours, the City asks customers to report their concerns at 573.874.CITY (2489), and Water Utility staff will respond.</span></p></div>
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