Boil water advisory issued for Westminster due to system pressure loss

The City of Westminster Public Works Department has issued a boil water advisory for customers in areas including Coffee Road, Long Creek Highway, Welcome Church Road, Unity Church Road, and Burton Memorial Drive. This advisory follows a loss of system pressure in the Westminster, S.C. water supply. Bacteriological samples will be tested to ensure water safety, a process typically taking around 48 hours before the advisory can be lifted. Update (Yahoo News, 07.10.2026, 19:40): The advisory now includes surrounding areas of the previously listed roads. Residents are instructed to boil their water for at least one minute before use. Update (upstatetoday.com, 07.10.2026, 23:55): Residents are advised to boil all water used for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, and making ice until further notice. Update (wsnwradio.com, 08.10.2026, 00:00): Officials will test bacteriological samples once water service is restored.

Location: Westminster, South Carolina
Country: 🇺🇸 USA
Start: 06/10/2026, 02:00
End: Ongoing
Event type: Boil water advisory, Microbiological
Status: Active
Region: South Carolina
Last updated: 08/10/2026, 00:00