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Outlook Water Supply Compromised: Hatch Tampered
16 Dec
Summary
- Outlook declared a local state of emergency due to tampered water reservoir hatch.
- Approximately 2,500 people are without water, including nearby rural areas.
- Residents are advised not to use tap water, even after boiling or filtering.
The town of Outlook has declared a local state of emergency following the discovery of tampering at its water distribution reservoir on Monday morning. Officials confirmed the hatch to the reservoir had been compromised, leading to an immediate shutdown of the water supply.
This critical incident has left roughly 2,500 residents, including those in the neighboring rural municipality of Rudy, without access to tap water. Authorities have issued a strict advisory, urging all residents to use only bottled water for any purpose. They emphasize that traditional methods like boiling or filtering will not render the water safe.
The town is undertaking a comprehensive process to secure the water supply, which involves disposing of potentially contaminated water, sanitizing the reservoirs, and then treating and flushing the system. The local state of emergency is expected to remain in effect until December 19th to allow ample time for these procedures.
