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April 21, 2014--
The City of Yale has and will continue to work with the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to prevent any further E.coli or coliform bacteria contaminations. After visiting with DEQ we haven't been able to settle on any one cause but the City of Yale has taken a stand to add additional sample sights, purge more on downstream and less used water lines and check residual levels more often. As City Manager I deeply regret everything that has happened and will continue to work to provide the best service possible. I would also like to thank the City employees and DEQ for their hard work and long hours to bring our water system back in line to provide the best we can in all utility departments for the citizens of Yale. Thank You for your patience and understanding and Thank You for allowing us to serve you.
Richard Adams
City Manager
DRINKING WATER PROBLEM CORRECTED
City of Yale Public Water Supply
Customers of the City of Yale Public Water Supply were notified on April 12, 2014 of a problem with our drinking water and were advised to boil the water before consuming. We are pleased to report that the problem has been corrected and that it is no longer necessary to boil the water. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.
As always, you may contact the City of Yale at (918) 387-2405 or (918) 387-2403 (24 hours a day) with any comments or questions.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
This notice is being sent to you by the City of Yale Public Water Supply.
Additional comments:
The City of Yale Public Water Supply and the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) on Friday April 18, 2014 conducted residual water tests as well as final water testing with 5 samples turned in Friday evening to Accurate Labs in Stillwater. All 5 samples have come back clear with no contaminants. On Saturday April 19, 2014 at 8:30 p.m. DEQ lifted the boil order the City of Yale had been placed under on April 15, 2014. We are truly sorry for any inconvenience or troubles you may have incurred during this time. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
PWSID No.: OK3006039
Signed: Richard Adams
Date distributed: 04/19/2014
04/18/2014 - The City of Yale purged water lines Thursday and Friday; DEQ and city employees took residual testing Friday afternoon along with final water tests that were delivered to Accurate Labs in Stillwater Friday night. All five water samples will be tested and results will be furnished to DEQ and the City of Yale after 24 hours of receipt. We apologize for any inconvenience or problems that may have risen from this boil order. Please continue to check our website at www.yaleok.org and our Facebook page 'City of Yale' for updated information.
04/17/2014 - Friday's schedule will continue with purging of lines in the morning, DEQ will return in the afternoon for more chlorine residual testing, samples will then go to Accurate Labs for analysis.
04/17/2014 - City crews started purging lines Thursday and will start again Friday morning to continue with residual testing. Please continue to check here for updates as well as our City of Yale Facebook page.
**04/16/2014 - The City of Yale is working with the Department of Environmental Quality to clear problems with any E.coli and coliform issues at this time. DEQ went through the City of Yale Public Water System Wednesday, April 16 and took bacteria samples, chlorine residuals and did a complete assessment of our overall water system. We will continue to work with DEQ until our water supply is safe again and we will post updates as we have them at www.yaleok.org as well as on our Facebook page 'City of Yale'.**
DRINKING WATER WARNING
City of Yale Public water is contaminated with
fecal coliform or E. coli
BOIL YOUR WATER BEFORE USING
Fecal coliform or E. coli bacteria were found in the water supply on April 14, 2014 (lab results). These bacteria can make you sick, and are a particular concern for people with weakened immune systems.
What should I do?
- DO NOT DRINK THE WATER WITHOUT BOILING IT FIRST. Bring all water to a rolling boil, let it boil for one minute, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water.
- Fecal coliforms and E. coli are bacteria whose presence indicates that the water may be contaminated with human or animal wastes. Microbes in these wastes can cause diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms. They may pose a special health risk for infants, young children, some of the elderly, and people with severely compromised immune systems.
- The symptoms above are not caused only by organisms in drinking water. If you experience any of these symptoms and they persist, you may want to seek medical advice. People at increased risk should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers.
What happened? What is being done?
Bacterial contamination can occur when increased run-off enters the drinking water source (for example, following heavy rains). It can also happen due to a break in the distribution system (pipes) or a failure in the water treatment process.
Describe corrective actions: The City of Yale is working with Department of Environmental Quality to clear problems with any E. coli and coliform issues at this time.
We will inform you when tests show no bacteria and you no longer need to boil your water.
For more information, please contact Richard Adams at 918-387-2405. General guidelines on ways to lessen the risk of infection by microbes are available from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1(800) 426-4791.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
This notice is being sent to you by City of Yale, PWSID#: OK3006039.
Date distributed: April 15, 2014
Signed : Richard Adams, City Manager
PUBLIC BID NOTICE
THE CITY OF YALE IS ACCEPTING BIDS FOR SEASONAL MOWING FOR THE FOLLOWING:
- Municipal Owned Cemetery
- Municipal Parks
- Right of Ways
- Municipal Owned Property
Quotes may be submitted for any or all parcels. The scope of the contract will include mowing, weed eating and trimming. The bid should be submitted on a per mowing/trimming basis. All equipment and supplies necessary to fulfill the terms of the contract must be provided by the contractor. Proof of liability insurance will be required. Bids will be accepted at the office of the City Clerk, 209 N. Main Street, Yale, Oklahoma 74085 until 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2014. Bid openings will be at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 in the City Commission room at Yale City Hall. If you have any questions please call Yale City Hall at 918-387-2405.
