FLORENCE, SC (WBTW) – Low water pressure at McLeod Hospital is posing a challenge in keeping the building warm. The heating system at McLeod Hospital in Florence runs on steam and needs water to work properly, according to Florence officials.
Florence County Fire Coordinator Sam Brockington says fire departments in the county including Windy Hill, Howe Springs, West Florence, Sardis-Timmonsville, South Lynches and Hannah Friendfield have been bringing in tankers of water to help keep the heating system operating. The water keeps the heating system cool.
The tankers carry 2,000 to 3,000 gallons of water, Brockington says.
“Due to the City of Florence water pressure issues, Mcleod Regional Hospital Medical Center is experiencing low water pressure. We are continuing to work with the city to resolve this issue. On campus physicians offices, McLeod Urgent Care in Florence and McLeod Health and Fitness Center are closed while this issue if being resolved. We remain committed to the safety and comfort of our patients,” the statement from McLeod stated.
The hospital has a private contractor that will arrive in three hours will determine if the county needs to continue to help out
