"The water emergency started on April 24 when a contractor accidentally let cement slurry into one of the main drinking water pipes. The contractor's work was not performed under the direction of the City."
"Shortly after the cement slurry leaked into the pipes, 67 households in the Cuesta Park were ordered to stop using tap water entirely for a week."
"Though officials said the samples tested negative for E. coli, the samples did test positive for low levels of coliform bacteria, which can signal potential contamination."
"The water lines with coliforms serve 23 households on Drucilla Drive and Carla Court, prompting a super chlorination treatment that started Monday."
A water emergency in Mountain View began on April 24 when cement slurry accidentally entered drinking water pipes. The contractor responsible was not authorized to work that day. Initially, 67 households were ordered to stop using tap water, later placed under a boil water notice. Although E. coli was not detected, low levels of coliform bacteria were found, prompting further treatment. Restrictions on water use are expected to continue into the weekend as crews conduct inspections and flushing work.
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