Most of Pasadena Can Safely Use Tap Water

Drinking fountain (Photo – jasongillman)

After days of testing, Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) has determined that most of Pasadena can now safely use tap water for drinking, cooking, and cleaning.

By News Desk

Click this link to view the complete map of safe water locations and check if your area is still affected.

PWP was able to quickly bring back online several of the impacted facilities and perform subsequent water quality testing, confirming safe drinking water in those areas.

Areas that remain under the Do-Not-Drink-Water Notice are advised to not drink or cook with the tap water. Attempting to treat, boil, freeze, filter or add chlorine or other disinfectant to the water will not make it safe to drink. For answers to frequently asked questions, visit: PWPweb.com/WaterNoticeFAQ.

The update to the Do-Not-Drink-Water Notice reflects a reduction of impacted PWPwater accounts from approximately 36% of service connections impacted to 5%. A statement put out by the city stated: “PWP water crews are working around-the-clock to confirm the safety of the drinking water for impacted customers who remain under the Do-Not-Drink-Water Notice. PWP appreciates the mutual aid received from the Metropolitan Water District and other area water agencies.”