Vanderbilt Clinic Advisory: Hot Water Shutdown, Saturday May 13, 10 p.m. - 12 a.m.

Domestic hot water service in Vanderbilt Clinic will be temporarily unavailable from 10 p.m. on Saturday, May 13, to approximately 12 a.m. on Sunday, May 14, due to work being performed by NewYork-Presbyterian.

During this time, hot water will be unavailable throughout the VC building. This disruption will not impact cold water availability. Therefore, water fountains and refill stations, toilets, and cold water faucets will still function normally.

It is suggested that all laboratory work with hazardous materials–including chemicals, biological, and radiological materials—in Vanderbilt Clinic 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 hot water 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.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your cooperation as we work to improve our facilities. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Facilities Management at facilities@cumc.columbia.edu.