UPDATE, 2:30 p.m. THURSDAY | Following tests, the boil advisory in place in Pleasant Hill, Missouri was lifted early Thursday afternoon.
Water restrictions announced earlier Thursday remain in place.
UPDATE, 10 a.m. THURSDAY | Pleasant Hill lifted more restrictions on their resident's water use as the city has been under a declared water emergency since the Fourth of July.
Thursday morning, Mayor John King said residents should continue conserving water while using sprinklers and irrigation systems, but can now resume their water consumption for daily activities, such as watering gardens, washing cars, boats and trailers.
Pleasant Hill has established a sprinkler and irrigation system use schedule for both residential and commercial properties that use the city's water supply system.
- Residential and commercial addresses ending in even numbers should limit their sprinkler and irrigation system use to Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
- Residential and commercial addresses ending in odd numbers should limit their sprinkler and irrigation system use to Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
A boil advisory remains in effect until the afternoon on Thursday, July 6.
UPDATE, WEDNESDAY | The city of Pleasant Hill lifted some restrictions put in place due to a water emergency declaration Tuesday.
While residents are still prohibited or limited from lawn or garden watering and washing vehicles, restrictions on commercial businesses have been lifted.
The city of Pleasant Hill said that the restrictions were able to be lifted as the system increased water supply and reserves.
The water boil advisory impacting the city remains in place.
ORIGINAL STORY, TUESDAY | The city of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, issued a boil advisory after problems in a pumping station forced an emergency water declaration.
City officials said the boil order advisory and emergency water declaration were necessary after problems on July 3 within the pump station that distributes water to the city.
"While efforts continue to restore adequate levels within the City’s water tower there are different areas of town that have been experiencing little to no pressure," according to a statement from the city. "While system wide we have not lost all pressure, out of an abundance of caution the City has chosen to issue a precautionary boil advisory."
Levels in the city's water tower became low enough to declare an emergency.
"As customers experience low water pressure, we continue to urge customers to restrict any available remaining water consumption and Emergency Water Declarations remain in effect until further notice," according to the statement.
During the emergency declaration, Pleasant Hill residents are limited or prohibited from using water in certain circumstances due to city ordinances.
There are around 3,200 water customers in the city.
Residents are prohibited from watering their lawns or gardens, washing motor vehicles and boats and filling their swimming pools.
If a resident is found violating any of these prohibitions, the city will request that the resident cease or limit their use during the water emergency. If the same resident is found violating the ordinance a second time, water service to that resident or water user will be shut off until the water emergency is lifted, according to the release.
"Samples will be taken from multiple sites around town once the pressures become stable throughout the entire system to ensure water quality and that safety standards are met," the release states. "The boil advisory will remain in effect until sample results indicate no contamination is present. The results of those samples will be made public and the desired end result of lifting the advisory as soon as possible."
Water customers should boil tap water vigorously for three minutes before using the water for drinking, brushing teeth, cooking or preparing food, the release states.
Ice made with water not vigorously boiled for three minutes should not be used to cool drinks.
Tap water is safe for baths, but small children should be warned not to swallow the bath water.
Automated messages will begin to be distributed to customers and notifications will be released to local media outlets. Please continue to monitor the city’s social media
(@pleasanthillmo) and website for status updates.
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