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Water Boil Advisory - Visual slideshow presented by Staff at MeetingPrecautionary Boil Water Advisory Update Lester J. Burglund Water Treatment Plant Clearwell Profile Overflow Wier Box Illustration •Friday, November 29, 2019 received complaints of discolored water •Saturday, November 30, 2019 •Plant inspection and notify the State Water Resources Control Board (DDW) •Possible cross-contamination with stormwater (elevated turbidity levels) •Begin water quality samples (entire system) •State Ordered Precautionary boil water advisory notice and began Reverse 911 •Sunday, December 1, 2019 •Continue investigation •Divers enter clearwell, inspections of the cover •Plan to empty and disinfect clearwell •Monday, December 2, 2019 •Meet with DDW •Tuesday, December 3, 2019 •North half of clearwell disinfection complete; begin filling Timeline •Thank you to residents and businesses of Poway for your patience •We appreciate support of staff as they are working around the clock to get steps completed •Updated information is available on the website •Distributed 125,000 gallons of water Public’s Assistance •Testing results show that City of Poway water continues to meet industry standards. Two certified test results have shown that the water is absent of bacteria. •The City continues to follow mandated state protocols for the precautionary boil water advisory. We don’t have a timeline to share as to when the advisory will be lifted. Boil Water Advisory in Effect End