from digital journal: On Saturday, November 28 the Portland, Oregon Water Bureau issued a warning about the Portland water on the West side of the Willamette River. E.coli was found, but after additional precautions and testing, the Bureau reports the water safe to drink.
According to KOIN Channel 6 in Portland, the Water Bureau observed late today the water in the service area originally cited as having E.coli bacteria in one west-side reservoir has tested safe to drink. But as an added caution the Bureau has advised people to run all taps for a few minutes until the water is cold in the event any of residual contaminated water remains in the pipes…
In the meantime an investigation into the discovery of E.coli is being undertaken to determine the cause of the bacteria having entered Portland water…
The authorities in Portland made a decision to take dramatic action based upon testing of the water in a fashion that would get public attention and response. Portland water has long been touted as drinkable out of the tap, so the experience of the past 24 hours was unusual for people of the region.
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