2020-09-19 Otis Update

Today we learned that the evacuation orders were lifted for the Riverbend Water System area. The water system is fully operational but we are keeping the boil water notice in effect until we are able to get lab results verifying that it is safe to drink. We also responded to several utility locate requests in the Echo Mt. area in order for Pacific Power to continue its work toward restoring power to the area. We are not currently producing water at the Echo Mt. water system and will update this blog as things progress in that area. At Boulder Creek, we have been unable so far to fill the upper reservoir although all homes currently have water service. We believe there is mainline damage near the upper reservoir in an uncleared area where trees have fallen. Our crews will be clearing trees and searching for that leak on Sunday. Repair may require a pause in water production for a period of time, so please be prepared for intermittent service outages. Bear Creek continues to operate without issues. More samples will be taken and we will provide an update when the boil water notice is lifted.