Urgent Shutdown Affecting Select Water-Related Services in VP&S, Black and Vanderbilt Clinic, July 24

Due to emergency repairs, the following water-related services will be temporarily unavailable in the William Black Building, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons Building, and Vanderbilt Clinic from 4 p.m. until approximately 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24:

• Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Basement through 10th Floor only: Domestic and laboratory hot and cold water, safety showers and eyewashes, laboratory sinks, janitor’s closets, reverse osmosis system, and the vacuum system. During this time, restrooms will be inoperable throughout the VP&S Building. Please use nearby restrooms in the William Black Building or Vanderbilt Clinic.
• William Black Building and Vanderbilt Clinic: Building-wide reverse osmosis system

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.

For questions about this work, please contact Roger Giusti, director of engineering operations, at rg2964@cumc.columbia.edu.