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Salem Drinking Water Advisory Continues for Two Weeks

Though water is "safe for most", drinking water filling stations are open.

Salem-News.com

(SALEM, Ore.) - Test results received this morning from water samples taken on Saturday, June 9, indicate the presence of cyanotoxins in the water distribution system is below EPA advisory levels for vulnerable populations.

Salem’s water continues to be safe for the vast majority of our community. However, as a precautionary measure, the City of Salem extended the drinking water advisory for at least two more weeks to ensure safe drinking water for our residents and water customers.

Staff will continue assessing water samples through the weekend and continue to provide results to the public. The present Drinking Water Advisory for vulnerable populations was issued on Wednesday, June 6, and continues to apply to the following:

  • Children under the age of six
  • People with compromised immune systems or pre-existing liver conditions
  • People receiving dialysis treatment, or other sensitive populations
  • Pregnant women or nursing mothers
  • The elderly and other sensitive populations (as a precautionary measure)
  • Pets

To ensure that safe drinking water is available to those in need, the City of Salem will continue to partner with other water utilities, county and State of Oregon public health/emergency response agencies, and private entities to provide drinking water to those in need.

Drinking water filling stations (residents need to bring their own clean and sanitary containers) have been established at the following locations and are operating around the clock:

  • AMF Firebird Lanes, 4303 Center St. NE, Salem
  • Bush's Pasture Park, Mission St. entrance, 600 Mission St. SE, Salem
  • Chemeketa Community College, Brown Parking Lot, 4000 Lancaster Dr. NE, Salem
  • City of Keizer Civic Center, 4969 Rickman Rd NE, Keizer
  • East Salem Suburban Water District, 3805 La Branch St. SE, Salem (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
  • Former Cheverolet Dealership, 5325 Denver St., Turner (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
  • Geer Park, 3071 State St., Salem
  • Salvation Army Kroc Center, 1865 Bill Frey Dr, Salem
  • Wallace Marine Park, 200 Glen Creek Rd. NW, Salem
  • Woodmansee Park, 4629 Sunnyside Rd. SE, Salem
  • Woodburn Memorial Transit Center, 2900 Tom Tennant Way

For the vast majority of Salem residents, the water remains safe to drink and no action is needed.

Residents in need of assistance can contact City of Salem Public Works at 503-588-6311. For health information during the advisory, please call 2-1-1 from 8 p.m. to 6 p.m. Licensed facilities, including restaurants and public pools, with questions can contact Marion County Environmental Health at 503-588-5346 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The water advisory has impacted many people in Salem and surrounding areas. The City of Salem continues to be thankful for the continued patience and support of the community, partnering agencies, and local volunteer groups.

Additional information will continue to be distributed through the City’s social media accounts and website (www.cityofsalem.net).

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Agua todavía segura para la mayoría- aviso de agua para beber para la población vulnerable continua

Salem, Ore. — Los resultados de la muestra de agua recibida sábado, 9 de junio índico la presencia de cyanotoxins (toxinas) en el sistema de distribución de agua abajo de la directiva del EPA para la población vulnerable. Información más reciente será disponible en la página web de la Ciudad.

El agua sigue segura para la mayoría de nuestra comunidad. Sin embargo, como precautorio, la Ciudad de Salem está extendiendo el aviso de agua para beber por lo menos dos semanas más para asegurar que el agua es segura para beber para nuestros residentes y clientes de agua.

Personal continuara asesando las muestras de agua durante el fin de semana y continuara proporcionando resultados al público. El aviso del agua para beber para la población vulnerable fue emitido miércoles, 6 de junio continua para los siguientes:

  • Niños menores de seis años
  • Personas con un sistema inmunitario comprometido o con condiciones hepáticas preexistentes
  • Personas que reciben tratamiento de diálisis u otras poblaciones sensibles
  • Los ancianos
  • Mujeres embarazadas o madres lactantes
  • Mascotas

Para asegurar que el agua de beber esté disponible para los necesitados, la Ciudad de Salem continuara asociado con otros agencias de agua, el condado, el Estado de Oregon salud pública/emergencia y organizaciones privadas para proveer agua de tomar.

Estaciones de agua (por favor vengan preparados con sus propios contenedores sanitarios) han sido establecidas en las siguientes ubicaciones y están abiertas alrededor del reloj:

  • Wallace Marine Park, estacionamiento de lanchas, 200 Glen Creek Rd. NW, Salem
  • Salvation Army Kroc Center, 1865 Bill Frey Drive NE, Salem
  • Bush’s Pasture Park, en la entrada por la calle Mission St., 600 Mission St. SE, Salem
  • Woodmansee Park, 4629 Sunnyside Rd. SE, Salem
  • Geer Park, 3071 State St, Salem
  • Chemeketa Community College, en el aparcamiento, Brown Lot, por la calle 45 Ave NE, 4000 Lancaster Drive NE, Salem
  • AMF Firebird Lanes, 4303 Center St. NE, Salem
  • East Salem Suburban Water District, 3805 La Branch St. SE, Salem (abiertos de 8 a.m. a 8 p.m.)
  • City of Keizer Civic Center, 930 Chemawa Rd NE, Keizer
  • Anteriormente Chevrolet Dealership, 5325 Denver Street, Turner (abiertos de 8 a.m. a 8 p.m.)
  • Woodburn Memorial Transit Center, 2900 Tom Tennant Way, Woodburn (abiertos de 7 a.m. a 7 p.m.)
  • Para la mayoría de los residentes de Salem, el agua es segura para beber y no se necesita tomar ninguna medida.

Residentes que necesiten asistencia pueden ponerse en contacto con la Ciudad de Salem Public Works al 503-588-6311. Para obtener información médica durante el aviso, llame al 2-1-1 de 8 a.m. a 6 p.m. Instalaciones con licencias, incluyendo restaurantes y piscinas públicas pueden ponerse en contacto con Marion County Environmental Health (Salud Ambiental del Condado de Marion) al 503-588-5346 lunes a viernes, 8 a.m. a 5 p.m.

El aviso del agua ha impactado a muchas personas en Salem y las áreas alrededor. La Ciudad de Salem continua ser agradecida por la paciencia y soporte de la comunidad, agencias, y grupos de voluntarias locales.

Información adicional continuara siendo disponible en nuestra página web al www.cityofsalem.net y en nuestras redes sociales.

Source: City of Salem

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