On Monday when the leak occurred, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) ordered Russian River Utility to post a boil-water notice as a precautionary measure against any potential contamination into the system.   They also required bacteriological samples be taken over two days to show two consecutive days’ clean test results before authorizing cancellation of the boil-water notice.

On Wednesday, the CDPH informed us they needed the tests to be taken after the repair was completed (Tuesday early afternoon) and that they still need two consecutive days’ clean test results before canceling the boil-water notice.

Had Russian River Utility been able to submit Monday’s and Tuesday’s samples as originally requested by the CDPH, the boil-water notice would undoubtedly have been lifted by Wednesday evening.   We are looking at Monday to lift the notice.   However, the possibility exists to lift it
sometime over the weekend.

Russian River Utility