OHA Drinking Water Services Water Advisory Details |
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| PWS ID: | OR41 00731 |
| PWS Name: | SALEM PUBLIC WORKS |
| Advisory Type: | Boil Water |
| Reason: | Loss of Pressure |
| Area Affected: | Partial - 34 homes in South Salem |
| Affected Populations: | All |
| Begin Date: | Aug 14, 2022 |
| Date Lifted: | Aug 16, 2022 |
| Contacted By: | SALIS, KARI (DWP) |
| Who Was Contacted: | Lacey Goeres Priest |
| Contact Phone: | 503-932-6270 |
| Details: | The City of Salem experienced a waterline break that apparently was damaging homes, so the valves were completely closed, causing a loss of pressure to 34 homes in south salem. Staff will deliver a boil advisory door to door. the city is working to repair the leak, flush, and collect bacteria samples. Lifted 08/16/2022: coliform sample results are negative and the system has lifted the partial boil advisory for the affected homes. |