Tag: Gloucester Water Ban

Gloucester Water Ban Update

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Posted by: cpantano on 09/02/2009 18:31:37
Updated by: cpantano on 09/02/2009 18:31:37
Expires: 09/04/2009 00:00:00
WATER UPDATE: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2009, 6:00 PM

Very little has changed since our Noon report.

BABSON WATER TREATMENT PLANT:

Babson water treatment plan is now running at normal capacity.

BOND HILL:

We hope to see a substantial increase in the water level overnight. . Continued conservation efforts are imperative to rebuilding our reserves.

CHLORINE BOOSTER PUMP STATIONS:

We currently have 7 Chlorine Booster Pump Station in operation throughout the city. The stations are monitored constantly to assure appropriate operation.

PUBLIC INFORMATION:

Plans are being made to hold a public meeting at City Hall. The details will be released tomorrow.

The Public Information Officer has been interviewed by several television news stations.

Mayor Kirk is scheduled to be interviewed by Rick Moore, http://www.moorestuffonline.com. and Cape Ann T.V. this evening. Broadcast times of  when these interviews will be run will be announced.

The CODE RED system is being updated. If you know of any friends and neighbors who do not have access to the internet, please help them out and register them at the City of Gloucester web site, http://www.ci.gloucester.ma.us.  (Click on CODE RED )

SUMMARY:

In recognition of the efforts of our local merchants to remain open during this difficult event, please continue to support local businesses. All restaurants and coffee shops are open. Cape Pond Ice is producing ice in their off site facility and distributing it to local customers. Again, please support your local businesses.

The boil water order is still in effect while we attempt to resolve this matter.

The outdoor water ban is in effect until further notice. Please conserve water.

For more information, please contact:

Public Information Officer

Deputy Chief Miles Schlichte

mschlichte@gloucester-ma.gov

Outdoor Gloucester Water Ban Lifted

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Posted by: cpantano on 08/29/2009 18:20:13
Updated by: cpantano on 08/29/2009 18:20:13
Expires: 08/31/2009 00:00:00
OUTDOOR WATER BAN LIFTED

The outdoor water ban has been lifted.
As per Mayor Kirk and DPW director Mike Hale, the outdoor water ban has been lifted beginning immediately.

Posted by: cpantano on 08/29/2009 18:22:52
Updated by: cpantano on 08/29/2009 18:22:52
Expires: 08/31/2009 00:00:00
WATER UPDATE: Saturday, August 29, 2009, 6:00 pm

Update follows.

Test Results from Friday, August 28, 2009

Laboratory results taken Friday, August 28th have not been received at the time of this posting.  As of Thursday, August 26th lab results, we are still getting hits of coliform in some areas of the city.

Water Supplements

We are no longer receiving water from Manchester. Supplemental chlorination pumps are active in 4 locations. Again, do not be alarmed if you are experiencing a slight increase in chlorine smell.

Bond Hill

Bond Hill water storage facility is full of clean treated water.

Summary

The Boil Water order remains in effect.

The next update will be published at noon on Monday, August 31st.

Gloucester Water Ban Update

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Posted by: cpantano on 08/28/2009 15:19:09
Updated by: cpantano on 08/28/2009 15:19:09
Expires: 08/31/2009 00:00:00
WATER UPDATE: FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2009, 12 NOON

BRIEF UPDATE FOLLOWS

Water Supplements

The DPW continues to run 2 supplemental chlorination stations, one in West Gloucester, one in East Gloucester, and will be installing 2 additional stations, one in Magnolia and one in the Eastern Point area. The Chlorine levels are rising in these areas so you may experience an increased chlorine smell from the water.

Bond Hill Water Level

The water levels in the Bond Hill storage facility are presently at 9’6”, with a 1’ 4” gain overnight.

Test Results from Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Test results from samples taken on Wednesday August 26 were received on Friday, August 28th indicate that the system is stabilizing. The results from Thursday, August 27th are expected to be available late afternoon on Friday, August 28th.

Information Updates

We now have a dedicated phone number together with a recorded message that any citizen can call at any time for an update. That phone number is 978…. The message will only be updated as the situation changes. If the message does not change you can assume the situation has not changed either.  The city website has been updated.  http://www.ci.gloucester.ma.us.

Impact on Schools

Schools will open as scheduled. Bag lunches will be served Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. School lunch menus will be printed in the Gloucester Daily Times and will be available on the school website. Complete arrangements have been made for drinking water for the students. Students will be allowed to wash their hands and immediately use hand sanitizers. Hand sanitizers will be available throughout the school.  As soon as the boil water order is lifted, all water pipes and all the schools will be flushed.

Summary

The outdoor water ban and the boil water order remain in effect. Please note that the more inside water the citizens of Gloucester can conserve will more quickly resolve this situation.