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For immediate release: November 28, 2006 (06-197)
Contacts:
Genevieve Ellis, Lake of the Woods water system 253-858-4777; 253-884-5096
Bob James, Department of Health
253-395-6768; 206-663-8589, pgr
Deanna Mill, Communications Office
360-236-4022
Pierce County water system rescinds boil water advisory
OLYMPIA ¾ The Lake of the Woods water system is telling its water customers it’s no longer necessary to boil their drinking water. Recent test samples show the absence of E. coli bacteria.
"Working with the Washington State Department of Health over the last seven days, we have completed inspections, water quality sampling, disinfection and flushing to resolve the contamination problem," stated Genevieve Ellis, Lake of the Woods Community Club Board Member. "We’re pleased to be able to lift the boil water advisory."
The inspection of the water system did not identify the source of the contamination but did reinforce speculation that the contamination was limited to the sample location.
If you have shut off or not used fixtures and/or other equipment over the past several days, flush the fixture or equipment until there is a change in water temperature before putting it back into service or drinking the water.
Customers with questions may call The Lake of the Woods Community Club, 253-884-9256.
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