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
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