Bay Area suburb could be without water until the end of the week
SFGATE • • nation
Key Points:
- A water main in the Mountain View neighborhood of Cuesta Park was contaminated with cement slurry during maintenance work, leading to a water outage for about 65 homes.
- Residents have been issued a "do not use water" notice due to bacterial contamination, prohibiting the use of tap water for drinking, cooking, hand washing, or bathing.
- Water service is expected to be disrupted until mid- to late week as further repairs are required after positive bacteria tests in water samples.
- The city is providing alternative facilities for residents, including showers at local aquatic centers and temporary housing at nearby hotels with proof of address and a credit card deposit.
- Officials noted this is an unprecedented water main incident in Mountain View, marking the first time residents have faced such a significant water issue.
