IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER FOR CALIFORNIA AMERICAN WATER CUSTOMERS IN IMPERIAL BEACH, CORONADO CUSTOMERS (SOUTH OF FIDDLERS COVE) AND CUSTOMERS IN PORTIONS OF SAN DIEGO AND CHULA VISTA SERVED BY THE COMPANYEste informe contiene información muy importante sobre su agua potable.Tradúzcalo o hable con alguien que lo entienda bien. DRINKING WATER WARNINGCalifornia American Water Coronado water is contaminated with E. coli BOIL YOUR WATER BEFORE USING E. coli bacteria were found in the water supply on August 24, 2023. These bacteria can make you sick and are a particular concern for people with weakened immune systems. What should I do? DO NOT DRINK THE WATER WITHOUT BOILING IT FIRST. Bring all water to a boil, let it boil for three minutes, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water.E. coli are bacteria whose presence indicates that the water may be contaminated with human or animal wastes. Human pathogens in these wastes can cause short-term effects, such as diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms. They may pose a greater health risk for infants, young children, the elderly, and people with severely-compromised immune systems. The symptoms above are not caused only by organisms in drinking water. If you experience any of these symptoms and they persist, you may want to seek medical advice.People with severely compromised immune systems, infants, and some elderly may be at increased risk. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. General guidelines on ways to lessen the risk of infection by microbes are available from U.S. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1(800) 426-4791.What happened? What is being done? Bacterial contamination can occur when increased run-off enters the drinking water source (for example, following heavy rains). It can also happen due to a break in the distribution system (pipes) or a failure in the water treatment process.We are doing an assessment of the system and performing additional monitoring. We will inform you when tests show no bacteria and you no longer need to boil your water. We anticipate resolving the problem within 2 – 4 days pending additional sample results.For more information, please contact Mike Phillips at 626-223-9460 or 8657 Grand Ave, Rosemead, CA 91770.Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this public notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail. Secondary Notification Requirements Upon receipt of notification from a person operating a public water system, the following notification must be given within 10 days. Health and Safety Code Section 116450(g)SCHOOLS: Must notify school employees, students, and parents (if the students are minors). RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY OWNERS OR MANAGERS (including nursing homes and care facilities): Must notify tenants. BUSINESS PROPERTY OWNERS, MANAGERS, OR OPERATORS: Must notify employees of businesses located on the property. This notice is being sent to you by California American Water Coronado.State Water System ID#: 3710001. Date distributed: August 24, 2023.
