Limited-Area Boil Water Notice Lifted
- 01/12/26
Bacteriological analysis of drinking water samples collected Jan. 10 confirm the water is free from coliform bacteria and is safe to drink.
A Portland General Electric power outage in the S4 water pressure zone in South Salem caused a temporary loss of water pressure when a safety device at the Davis Road Water Pump Station shut down the pumps. Although the emergency generator started as designed, the pumps did not restart until City staff reset the safety system. Because a loss of pressure can allow contaminants to enter the water system, the Oregon Health Authority requires the City to issue a precautionary boil-water notice in such situations. This notice applied only to the affected homes in the S4 pressure zone.
Oregon Health Authority rules require a Boil Water Notice be issued as a precautionary measure if system pressure is lost. This notice was distributed directly to the homes affected.
Limited-Area Boil Water Notice Lifted
- 01/12/26
Bacteriological analysis of drinking water samples collected Jan. 10 confirm the water is free from coliform bacteria and is safe to drink.
A Portland General Electric power outage in the S4 water pressure zone in South Salem caused a temporary loss of water pressure when a safety device at the Davis Road Water Pump Station shut down the pumps. Although the emergency generator started as designed, the pumps did not restart until City staff reset the safety system. Because a loss of pressure can allow contaminants to enter the water system, the Oregon Health Authority requires the City to issue a precautionary boil-water notice in such situations. This notice applied only to the affected homes in the S4 pressure zone.
Oregon Health Authority rules require a Boil Water Notice be issued as a precautionary measure if system pressure is lost. This notice was distributed directly to the homes affected.