Boil water notice lifted in Port Angeles after water main leak

PORT ANGELES, Wash. — The City of Port Angeles said it fixed a major water leak on Monday but issued a boil water notice while it tested water samples.

As of 4:17 a.m. Tuesday, that notice was lifted after water sample results were satisfactory, according to city officials.

“Satisfactory water sample results received this morning warrant lifting the citywide notice. It is no longer necessary to boil tap water or consume bottled water,” the city said in a news release.

On Sunday, the city asked residents to conserve water after a significant leak was found on a 24-inch water main.

The city said crews worked through the night to seal, flush, and refill the main. Water samples were sent for testing at 10 a.m. Monday morning.

The city said that based on current water levels, the reservoir was reaching critical levels, which called for a boil water notice.

“The City issued the boil water notice out of an abundance of caution to all water utility customers. Samples taken on Monday, August 28th, were tested and it has been verified that the water is safe to drink and use,” Tuesday’s news release said.

Anyone who sees discolored water is advised to flush their water lines by running the water until it runs clear.

The water main connects the city’s water treatment facility to its reservoirs and was leaking around 150 gallons per minute.

The city said they shut down the water line midday on Sunday to make repairs.

The leak was located along the Olympic Discovery Trail between 18th Street and Casey Way. A portion of the trail was closed Sunday but is now back open.

If you have questions about your water service, you can call the Public Works & Utilities Department at 360-417-4800.

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