OHA Drinking Water Services

OHA Drinking Water Services
Water Advisory Details

PWS ID: OR41 00076
PWS Name: BANKS WATER DEPARTMENT
 
Advisory Type: Boil Water
Reason: Loss of Pressure
Area Affected: Partial - 1 connection
Affected Populations: All
 
Begin Date: Mar 25, 2025
Date Lifted: Mar 26, 2025
 
Contacted By: ALFAFARA, NICOLE (DWP)
Who Was Contacted: Conner Hayes
Contact Phone: 503-324-5112
 
Details: On March 25, 2025, the system identified a leak on a 12-inch mainline along Main Street. Efforts to conduct a live repair were unsuccessful, revealing a failed service saddle as the underlying issue. The system was depressurized at one affected residential service connection during repair, with water shut off around 12 PM and restored by 3 PM. The affected customer was informed both in person and via door hanger. Water quality samples were collected for bacterial analysis, with results anticipated on March 26, 2025.

Lifted 03/26/2025:  The boil water advisory for the single affected service connection has been lifted. Samples came back negative for coliform. The impacted customer was informed via door hanger.