South Pasadena Water Tower (File Photo)
Due to the a recent water main break incident that occurred on April 23, 2021, the State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water, the Los Angeles County Health Department, and the City of South Pasadena Water Division are advising residents of South Pasadena to only use boiled tap water or bottled water for drinking and cooking purposes as a safety precaution to avoid stomach or intestinal illness.
By News Desk
The affected area includes: Bilicke Pressure Zone. As a precautionary measure the City has initiated a Boil Water Order.
In a statement to the community, the city stated the following:
To ensure that the water City supply to residents is safest to the highest possible level, staff has taken water quality samples, which have been delivered to the state accredited laboratory for testing. We will inform you as soon as we obtain lab test and will advise you when we are certain that your water is safe to drink from your tap. We anticipate resolving the problem within 24hours.
Residents are encouraged to check the city’s website at southpasadenaca.gov to receive updates.
Update 1
1:00 pm, April 25, 2021.
Results from water samples collected for bacteriological testing were all negative confirming that the water is safe to drink.
A second negative result is required by the California State Water Resources Board- Division of Drinking Water before the order can be officially lifted. Those samples have been delivered on Sunday, April 25, 2021, and results will be available on Monday, April 26, 2021.
Update 2
12:00 pm, April 26, 2021
Boil Water Order Lifted (click for details).
Source; City of South Pasadena
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