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Date: November 20, 2010 6:30 p.m. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Golden State Water Company Begins Flushing Activities in Barstow
BARSTOW, CA -- Golden State Water Company began flushing activities in Barstow Saturday after perchlorate was discovered at various levels in the water distribution system.
GSWC performed sampling of the system Friday after levels of perchlorate exceeded a standard of 6 parts per billion in three of the water system’s 20 wells. Two of those wells were not supplying water to the system. The third well was shut down Friday after the company received the sample results. A “Do Not Drink” water alert was distributed to customers Friday and remains in effect. Water can be used for purposes other than ingestion.
Flushing is a standard industry practice involving opening up hydrants to remove water in the system that may contain contaminants.
Flushing activities may occur around the clock at multiple locations in Barstow until GSWC is able to confirm levels of perchlorate in the water system are at levels below 6 parts billion. Once the results of water sampling show the water system is within standards the water alert will be lifted.
New water distribution information
Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 20 and 21
24 hour distribution 2700 Barstow Road, Barstow College
8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 220 West Main, St., Diamond Pacific
1521 East Main, Golden State Water Company
841 Barstow Road, Cora Harper Center
Monday, Nov. 22
24 hour distribution 2700 Barstow Road, Barstow College
Hours to be announced Sunday 220 West Main, St., Diamond Pacific 1521 East Main, Golden State Water Company 841 Barstow Road, Cora Harper Center
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