"As the contractor was attempting to fill an old pipe with cement near Bonita Avenue and Cuesta Drive, cement slurry accidentally spilled into an active main providing drinking water."
"Residents have been issued a 'do not use water' notice, which urged people to immediately stop using tap water for drinking, cooking, hand washing or bathing."
"The city is allowing residents to use the showers at Rengstorff Park Aquatics Center and Eagle Park Pool, and is offering temporary housing at several local hotels."
"A water main incident of this magnitude has not occurred in Mountain View in recent history."
A drinking water line in the Mountain View neighborhood of Cuesta Park became contaminated during maintenance work, affecting about 65 homes. A contractor accidentally spilled cement slurry into the active main while filling an old pipe. Residents have been issued a 'do not use water' notice, prohibiting tap water for drinking and cooking. The city is providing temporary housing and allowing residents to use local showers. This incident marks a significant water issue for the area, with repairs needed after positive bacteria samples were found.
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