51 Audubon: Temporary Water Service Disruption on Floors 5-8, May 5

Domestic water service on floors 5 through 8 of 51 Audubon will be temporarily unavailable from 7:30 a.m. to approximately 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 5.

During this time, hot and cold water will be unavailable, and restrooms on floors 5 through 8 will be inoperable. Please use nearby restrooms on floors 1 through 4.

It is suggested that all laboratory work with hazardous materials–including chemicals, biological, and radiological materials—be suspended while water service is unavailable due to the lack of available water for emergency eyewashes, handheld deluge hoses, and overhead emergency showers. Laboratories should perform their routine, weekly performance test on each emergency eyewash and handheld deluge hose once water services resume normal operations to verify proper equipment function.

Once work is completed, please allow faucets to run for 3-4 minutes to ensure constant flow and pressure. Water may appear brown at first, but will turn clear as it continues to run.

If you have any questions or concerns, contact Anthony Roberts, east campus building manager, at ar2883@cumc.columbia.edu.