Drinking Water Warning

Do Not Drink the Water Without Boiling It First

Following a water main break on 4/11/2026, your water system pressure went below the standard threshold of 20 PSI. Potentially harmful bacteria could be present in the water supply. If these bacteria are present, they could make you sick, and are a particular concern for people with weakened immune systems. We will perform tests for bacterial to ensure the water is safe in the following days.

This Boil Water Advisory is a precaution. To limit risk to health, customers should follow the instructions contained in this advisory. When tests show no bacteria and you no longer need to boil your water, we will lift the boil water advisory. We anticipate resolving the problem within the next 3 days. 

Customers should bring water to a rolling boil for 1 full minute, allow the water to cool before using, and store the cooled water in a clean container with a cover. Customers should use boiled water that has cooled or bottled water for: 

  • Drinking 
  • Brushing teeth 
  • Washing fruits and vegetables 
  • Preparing food and baby formula 
  • Making ice 
  • Cleaning food contact surfaces 

For more information, please talk to a board member, or contact John Woody at 541-643-6137, or email john@oecadmin.com.

General guidelines on ways to lessen the risk of infection by contaminants in drinking water are available from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791 or the Oregon Health Authority, Drinking Water Services at 971-673-0405. 

Leak at the Corner of Homestead & Wagontire

A neighbor noticed a water leak coming through the asphalt road at the corner of Homestead and Wagontire and reported it. OEC assessed leak and found we couldn’t wait until Monday to address the problem. Their crew is working to fix the issue this evening but will be a while until the road is repaired.

Water is being shut off at 6:30pm and we will update members as we hear more.

Project Update for March

Our water tank was delivered last week and the crews have made quick work of assembly. We have lots of photos of the progress to share. The plan is to finish the tank erection today or tomorrow. This week the outlet pipeline will be chlorinated, tank will be flushed and bacteria samples sent off for testing. The disinfection process will start and the tank will be closed up. Once bacteria sample results come back clean, operators can start filling the tank.