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Tigard issues boil water advisory for residents of Canterbury Hill

TIGARD Ore. (KPTV) - On Monday, the City of Tigard issued a boil water advisory for residents of the Canterbury Hill area, near Southwest McDonald Street and Southwest Pacific Highway.

Residents in this area may be receiving water that could be contaminated with harmful bacteria.

Anyone in the area is advised to boil water before using it.

According to the city of Tigard, a loss of water pressure in the distribution system on Monday may have resulted in potentially harmful bacteria entering the water supply.

The bacteria can lead to sickness and are a bigger concern for those with weakened immune systems.

A mechanical issue with a pressure-sustaining pump occurred at about 9:52 a.m. and caused low water pressure. The water pressure returned to a satisfactory PSI at about 10:45 a.m.

The mechanical issue has been fixed.

Crews in the area are flushing the distribution waterlines.

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What residents should do:

- Do not drink water without boiling it first for one full minute.
- Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation until further notice.

Potentially harmful bacteria include fecal coliforms and E. coli, whose presence means that the way may be contaminated with human or animal waste.

Microbes in the water can cause diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms.

They may pose a larger health risk for infants, young children, and people with severely compromised immune systems.

If anyone experiences persistent symptoms they are advised to seek medical advice.

Once the city receives analysis test results indicating no bacteria, Tigard will inform residents and lift the advisory.

The city anticipates having results within 24 hours, on Tuesday afternoon.

The city asks that people share this information with all others who drink this water, especially those who may not have received a notice directly.

For more information contact Rob Murchison at 503-639-4171 or at robm@tigard-or.gov.

General guidelines on ways to lessen the risk of infection by microbes are available from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1(800) 426-4791 or the Oregon Health Authority, Water Program, at (971) 673-0405.

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