UPDATED: Gresham Boil Water Alert for Gabbert Hill Reservoir Area Lifted
Saturday, October 18, 2014
The City of Gresham has lifted a Boil Water Notice issued Saturday, the alert impacted about 130 homes served by the Gabbert Hill Reservoir.
Saturday morning, a pump at the site failed, causing homes to lose water pressure, according to a City of Gresham spokesperson.
The water was not thought to be contaminated, but lack of water pressure could allow contamination into water pipes.
"This morning, results from water quality tests confirmed an absence of bacteria, so the Boil Water Notice is no longer in effect," said Wendy Lawton, Communications Manager for the City of Gresham. "No actual contamination was detected during the weekend incident."
Customers in the area were asked not to drink water, or use it for consumption purposes, without boiling it first, city officials said.
The impacted area was served by the Gabbert Hill Reservoir, which provides water to approximately 130 homes and can be found on a map here.
Impacted customers should:
- Bring water to a rolling boil for 1 minute
- Allow the water to cool before using
- Store the cooled water in a clean container with a cover
Customers should use boiled water that has cooled or bottled water for:
- Drinking
- Preparing baby formula and food
- Brushing teeth
- Washing fruits and vegetables
- Washing dishes
- Making ice
More information on the Boil Water Alert here.
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