Boil Water Notice Issued for Thousands of Long Beach Residents

LONG BEACH, CA – The Long Beach Utilities Department, in coordination with the State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Drinking Water (DDW), has issued a Boil Water Notice for customers in several areas of Long Beach following a significant water main break. The affected neighborhoods include portions of the 90805, 90807, and part of the 90806 zip codes.

The precautionary notice was issued after a water main break at 3502 Orange Avenue earlier today caused low water pressure in the area. Long Beach Utilities emphasized that the notice is being issued out of an abundance of caution.

Areas affected by the Boil Water Notice:

• 90805 zip code (east of the 710 Freeway)

• 90806 zip code (between Orange Avenue and Cherry Avenue, north of Spring Street, if serviced by Long Beach Utilities)

• 90807 zip code

Residents and businesses in these areas are advised to use boiled or bottled water for all drinking and cooking purposes until further notice. This measure is necessary to prevent potential stomach or intestinal illness from contaminants that may have entered the water supply due to the low pressure.

Boil Water Instructions:

• Boil all tap water for at least one minute (until it reaches a rolling boil).

• Let the water cool before using it for drinking, brushing teeth, or food preparation.

• Boiling water kills bacteria and other organisms that may be present.

For those unable to boil water, household bleach can be used as a temporary disinfectant:

• For clear water: Add 8 drops (1/8 teaspoon) of bleach per gallon of water.

• For cloudy water: First filter through a clean cloth, then add 16 drops (1/4 teaspoon) of bleach per gallon.

• Allow the treated water to stand for 30 minutes before use.

The water may have a slight chlorine taste or smell after treatment, indicating successful disinfection.

The Long Beach Utilities Department is closely monitoring water quality in the affected areas and will notify the public once testing confirms that the water is safe to drink.

For more information, residents and businesses can contact Long Beach Utilities at (562) 570-2390.