Patrons can now resume normal water use, but the DO NOT DRINK ADVISORY remains in effect until coliform testing has been completed. The District expects to get those test results back from the lab tomorrow, Thursday, afternoon.
Until testing is completed to confirm that the water is safe, there is a District wide DO NOT DRINK ADVISORY in place. DO NOT BOIL and DO NOT DRINK THE WATER. Bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation until further notice. More details of the advisory are posted to the blog.
Note: Because we have older homes in the District (built before 1988) that may have lead content in their service lines and plumbing, DEQ has advised that the water from your faucets should not be used for human consumption, even after boiling, until coliform testing (bacterial contamination test) has confirmed that the water is safe. Lead is not removed by boiling the water, and will concentrate as water evaporates during the boiling process. Please refer to the Lead Education Notice that was enclosed in your most recent bill for more details regarding lead.
Please keep checking the blog for more updates.
