The use of water fountains at four Columbia County School District schools will be restricted temporarily.
This is in response to a boil water advisory by the City of Grovetown, which impact Grovetown Elementary School, Grovetown Middle School, Cedar Ridge Elementary School and the Columbia County Alternative School.
The advisory was issued after a water main break in the area on Wednesday evening which left Cedar Ridge Elementary and Grovetown Middle temporarily without water.
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Around 10 a.m. today, Thursday, Oct. 24, water was restored to both campuses.
Restricted use of water fountains will be in place until the boil water advisory is lifted. Bottled waters will be provided for students and staff as needed.
School nutrition teams are following precautionary steps with preparing lunches and restroom facilities are operational.
Normal school schedules will not be impacted.
More information is available on each school’s respective website.
