The original item was published from 4/29/2022 4:06:00 PM to 5/1/2022 12:53:06 PM.

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Posted on: April 27, 2022

[ARCHIVED] FRIDAY UPDATE: Water Main Break in Blossom Valley - Boil Water Notice

REMAINING BOIL WATER ADVISORY AREA: See a map of the area still under a boil water notice

Repairs have been completed and the Boil Water Advisory has been lifted for most areas that were impacted by the water main break on Oak Creek Rd. but remains in effect for areas close to the main break. See below for more details.

Customers in the cancelled notice area were sent an automated phone call and/or an email with information about the Boil Water Notice cancellation. Padre Dam Municipal Water District in conjunction with the State Water Resources Control Board, and the San Diego County Department of Environmental Health, have determined that, through abatement of the health hazard and comprehensive testing of the water, your water is safe to drink. It is no longer necessary to boil your tap water or for you to consume bottled water.

Some customers that live close to the main break area are still under the Boil Water Notice as some of the pipelines in this area were shut down until this morning and water quality testing continues. These customers were notified Friday afternoon that the Boil Water Notice remains in effect for their property. Staff are continuing to test water quality. The Boil Water Notice is anticipated to be lifted for the remaining customers on Sunday. Padre Dam will notify customers through an automated message at that time.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER - For remaining Boil Water Notice customers

BOIL WATER NOTICE

Este aviso contiene información muy importante sobre su agua potable. Para una copia en español, favor de llamar al sistema de agua 619-448-3111.

Boil Your Water Before Drinking or Food Preparation to Avoid Illness

Due to the recent main break and the resulting water outage, which occurred on April 27, 2022, the State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water, the San Diego County Health Department, and Padre Dam Municipal Water District are advising residents of the addresses listed below to only use boiled tap water or bottled water for drinking and cooking purposes as a safety precaution to avoid stomach or intestinal illness. The remaining affected properties are:

14985	OAK CREEK	RD
15100	OAK CREEK	RD
15050	BLOSSOM VALLEY	LN
15040	BLOSSOM VALLEY	LN
15175	CHAD	RD
15131	CHAD	RD
15005	BLOSSOM VALLEY	RD
15077	BLOSSOM VALLEY	LN
9999	BLOSSOM VALLEY	RD
15102	OAK CREEK	RD
15086	OAK CREEK	RD
15082	OAK CREEK	RD
10003	BLOSSOM VALLEY	RD
15090	OAK CREEK	RD
10001	BLOSSOM VALLEY	RD
15168	OAK CREEK	RD
15146	OAK CREEK	RD
15042	OAK CREEK	RD
10035	BLOSSOM VALLEY	RD
10007	BLOSSOM VALLEY	RD
15155	CHAD	RD
15030	OAK CREEK	RD
15092	OAK CREEK	RD
10005	BLOSSOM VALLEY	RD
15088	OAK CREEK	RD
15098	OAK CREEK	RD
15096	OAK CREEK	RD
10082	BON VUE	DR
10090	BON VUE	DR
10086	BON VUE	DR
10074	BON VUE	DR
15094	OAK CREEK	RD

We will inform you when tests show that water is safe to drink, and you no longer need to boil your water. We anticipate lifting the remaining boil water notice on Sunday.

If you have questions about other uses of tap water, such as bathing and dish washing, please call your water system or read this guidance: https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/emergency/dwa-comm-toolbox/before/tools/What-to-Do-During-a-Boil-Water-Advisory.docx

Padre Dam’s potable water trailer is available at the following locations: Quail Canyon Road and Driftwood Creek. Please bring a clean water container (5 gallons maximum capacity).

Do not drink the water without boiling it first

Boil all water for one (1) minute (rolling boil).
Let water cool before drinking.
Use boiled or bottled water for drinking, brushing teeth, and food preparation until further notice.
Boiling water kills bacteria and other organisms in the water.

If you are unable to boil your water:

Household unscented liquid bleach

For clear water, use 8 drops (1/8 tsp.) of bleach for 1 gallon of water. For cloudy water, filter through a clean cloth and use 16 drops (1/4 tsp.) of bleach for 1 gallon of water.
Mix well. Allow to stand for 30 minutes before using.
Water may taste or smell like chlorine. This means disinfection has occurred.
Water disinfection tablets
Please follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

For More Information

If you are concerned about your health or the health of a family member, contact your health care provider or the San Diego County Department of Environmental Health.

Water Utility contact: James Vargas, Operations Manager; 619-258-4663

State Water Resources Control Board District Office: 619-645-2573

San Diego County Department of Environmental Health: 858-505-6700

Please share or post this information with others who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.