Columbia Hires Provenance Engineering for Water Plan
The City Council unanimously approved a $92,820 agreement for a 20-year water utility capital planning effort.
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Recent news
November 3, 2026
Crews Repair Water Main Break in ColumbiaColumbia Water and Light is fixing a water main break near West Boulevard, and affected customers are under a precautionary boil advisory.
October 26, 2026
Columbia Completes McBaine Water Plant UpgradesThe city finished a $31 million renovation project to expand water treatment capacity at the facility.
October 14, 2026
Columbia Will Complete McBaine Water Plant UpgradeThe city will host a dedication ceremony on October 26 to celebrate the completion of the $31 million facility project.
October 11, 2026
Columbia Will Explore Future Power Capacity ContractsThe city council and advisory board will meet October 12 to discuss strategies for meeting future power obligations.
October 8, 2026
Ameresco Secured $42 Million Columbia Utility ContractThe city has contracted Ameresco to modernize over 100,000 utility meters throughout Columbia.
October 6, 2026
Columbia Utilities Scheduled Public Transmission Line MeetingsThe city has set open-house sessions to discuss a planned 161-kilovolt transmission line connection project.
September 30, 2026
Columbia City Council Approved Utility Rate IncreasesResidents will see higher costs for municipal water, electric, and solid waste services starting in October.
September 25, 2026
Columbia City Council Approved Smart Meter UpgradeThe local council authorized the replacement of over 50,000 electric and water utility meters across the city.
September 24, 2026
Columbia Utilities Will Host Two Project MeetingsResidents can provide feedback on a new transmission line project on October 6, 2026.