OHA Drinking Water Services Water Advisory Details |
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| PWS ID: | OR41 00703 |
| PWS Name: | RICHLAND, CITY OF |
| Advisory Type: | Boil Water |
| Reason: | Loss of Pressure |
| Area Affected: | System-wide |
| Affected Populations: | All |
| Begin Date: | Jul 12, 2023 |
| Date Lifted: | Jul 14, 2023 |
| Contacted By: | GOSS, BILL (DWP - PENDLETON) |
| Who Was Contacted: | Gary Chamberlin |
| Contact Phone: | 541-893-6141 |
| Details: | The transmission line between the citys water source and town had to be temporarily shut down due to a construction project, resulting in a loss of pressure in the line. The water in the citys storage tank dropped to lower-than-normal levels due to the temporary lack of supply, resulting in reduced pressure in the distribution system. A bacteria sample collected on July 11 after the transmission line was placed back into service tested present for total coliform bacteria. A boil advisory was issued the evening of July 12 as a precautionary measure. Water samples are being collected today. Lifted 07/14/2023: Several water samples collected on 7/13/23 all tested absent for bacteria, allowing the advisory to be lifted. |