BOIL WATER NOTICE

Picture of a map showing the area of town in which the drinking water needs to be boiled.

BOIL WATER NOTICE

Due to loss of water pressure in part of the City of Oakridge’s water distribution system on Monday
8/14/23 at around 7pm, potentially harmful bacteria could be present in the City’s water supply in all
areas identified in the map below (SE side of the city). If bacteria is present, it could make you sick
and is a particular concern for people with weakened immune systems.
Do not drink the water without boiling it first.
Customers should bring water to a rolling boil for 1 full minute, allow the water to cool before using,
and store the cooled water in a clean container with a cover. Customers should use boiled water that
has cooled or bottled water for:
 Drinking
 Brushing teeth
 Washing fruits and vegetables
 Preparing food and baby formula
 Making ice
 Cleaning food contact surfaces
We will inform you when tests show no bacteria and you no longer need to boil your water.
Updates will be posted on the city’s website (www.ci.oakridge.or.us/ ) and Facebook page.
This boil water advisory is a precaution. To limit risk to health, customers should follow the instructions
contained in this advisory. General guidelines on ways to reduce the risk of infection by contaminants in
drinking water are available from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791, the Oregon
Health Authority Drinking Water Services at 971-673-0405, or infodrinkingwater@dhsoha.state.or.us

 

THIS NOTICE IS FROM CITY OF OAKRIDGE STATE WATER SYSTEM ID# 4100582 DATE DISTRIBUTED: 08/14/2023