PG&E Crews Replacing Power Poles Damage Water Line Causing Water Boil Notice

Angels Camp, CA…PG&E crews working to replace power poles broke an unmarked water line at around 8:30 a.m. today, which caused a disruption in water service for customers who live on the North end of Angels Camp. Public Works crews were able to quickly isolate the break, however, the City has issued a boil water notice for all customers out of an abundance of caution. Once the City has conducted state-mandated bacterialogical testing and the results are negative the notice will be lifted.

This usually occurs within 2-3 days. Please note: Discolored water is a common occurrence after pipeline work. Opening and closing valves to isolate the area of repair can cause the water flow in the pipes to speed up and slow down, which dislodges minerals from the inside walls of the pipe. These minerals can cause the water to become discolored. If customers experience discolored water, they can open an outside faucet at the lowest point on their properties and run it until the water runs clear. Those with questions or concerns about this may contact City Hall at (209) 736-2181 or email COA@angelscamp.gov.

Este aviso contiene informacion muy importante sobre su agua potable. Para una copia en español, favor de llamar al sistema d e agua 209-736-2181.

CITY OF ANGELS
7/20/2020
BOIL WATER NOTICE
Boil Your Water Before Drinking or Food Preparation to Avoid Illness
Due to the recent water line break, which occurred
7-20-2020 the State Water Resources Control Board,
Division of Drinking Water, the Calaveras County
Health Department, and the City of Angels Water
System are advising residents of Angels Camp 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 affected area
includes: ALL WATER CUSTOMERS
We will inform you when tests show that water is safe
to drink and you no longer need to boil your water. We
anticipate resolving the problem within 2-3 days.
If you have questions about other uses of tap water,
such as bathing and dish washing, please call City Hall
or read this guidance:
https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/emergency/ dwacomm-
toolbox/before/tools/What-to-Do-During-a-
Boil- Water-Advisory.docx
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 tspn.) of
bleach for 1 gallon of water. For cloudy water,
filter through a clean cloth and use 16 drops
(1/4 tspn.) 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.
If you are concerned about your health or the health of
a family member, contact your health care provider or
Calaveras County Public Health at 209-754-6460.

For more information, call:
Water Utility contact: City Hall, 209-736-2181
584 S. Main St., Angels Camp, CA 95222

State Water Resources Control Board District Office: 209-948-7696 Local Environmental Health Jurisdiction: Calaveras County at 209-754-6399. 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.