Town of Oakesdale

NOTICE

8/31/2016
All 5 water samples that were submitted on August 30th came back satisfactory. We are lifting the voluntary notice to not drink the water effective 8/31/16.

 

8/29/2016
We were able to shut the water off on Steptoe this morning and repair the leak without disruption of water service to our customers. The main is fixed and now we wait for out water samples to be submitted.

 

8/26/2016
The Plumbers are coming on Monday. Aug. 29th at 9:00 A.M. to work on the main. The water will be turned off on Steptoe Ave first. If that does not work than we have to shut the whole town down. Water will be restored that same day.

 

8/22/206
Effective Monday, Aug. 22nd Dept. of Health asked the Town to issue a voluntary notice not to drink the water due to the leaking main pipe on Steptoe Ave. until further notice.

The water was tested on Friday, Aug. 19th and the results showed no E.coli present.

The town of Oakesdale is working closely with Department of health and local contractors to fix the leak and take care of this issue as soon as possible.

DOH Comments: This utility experienced a water main leak that caused pressure loss. When water lines lose pressure, potentially harmful contaminants can enter the water system. The utility recommends that customers use purchased bottled water until further notice.