Water Main Break Update: Clallam Bay–Sekiu Water System
11:30 am - The previously issued Boil Water Advisory is no longer in effect. Satisfactory water test results have been received from the Clallam County Water Lab. Water main repairs have been completed and all Clallam Bay Sekiu water customers have had water service restored.
Once again, the previously issued Boil Water Advisory for the Clallam Bay Sekiu Water system is no longer in effect.
Thank you all for your patience and cooperation.
2:40 pm - PUD water crews have completed repairs to the water main break and finished flushing the affected area. Water service has now been restored to all customers.
The Boil Water Advisory remains in effect at this time.
As part of the restoration process, crews are collecting bacteriological water samples that will be submitted to the Clallam County Water Lab for testing. Satisfactory test results are required before the Boil Water Advisory can be lifted. We expect to receive those results tomorrow, Friday, July 17.
If you believe you may be experiencing an illness related to this event or need medical advice, please contact your healthcare provider.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as our crews worked to restore service safely.
Photo: Water main repair site below.
9:05 am - Boil Water Advisory Issued for Portions of the Clallam Bay–Sekiu Water System
Clallam PUD has issued a Boil Water Advisory for portions of the Clallam Bay–Sekiu Water System following a significant water main break.
Working in coordination with the Washington State Department of Health, the District is issuing this advisory because the emergency event may jeopardize public health.
Areas Under the Boil Water Advisory
The advisory applies to PUD water customers in:
- Sekiu
- West of Sekiu
- The Middle Point area
- Along Highway 112 west of Kalawa Street in Clallam Bay
Customers in these areas should boil all tap water before drinking until further notice. Bring water to a rolling boil for one minute, then allow it to cool before using. Use boiled or bottled water for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water.
Areas Not Affected
Customers in Clallam Bay east of Kalawa Street are not impacted by the Boil Water Advisory.
Repairs and Water Conservation
PUD water crews are actively working to repair the water main break. Customers affected by the advisory will receive additional notifications when the advisory has been lifted. Updates will also be posted on the Clallam PUD website and social media channels.
All customers throughout the Clallam Bay–Sekiu Water System are asked to conserve water, even if they are not under the Boil Water Advisory. The water main break is impacting the District's ability to refill drinking water reservoirs while repairs are underway.
7:50 am - The Clallam Bay Sekiu water system has experienced a significant emergency event which may jeopardize public health. Following coordination with the State Department of Health, a public health advisory may be issued by the District in response to this event.
It may not be safe to consume water from the Clallam Bay-Sekiu water system. Stand by for important updates on the District’s website and social media accounts. At this time, the information we have is incomplete, but the PUD is asking all customers in the Clallam Bay-Sekiu Water System to begin conserving water. The Water Main break is impacting our ability to refill drinking water reservoirs in this system.
6:45 am - Clallam PUD crews continue working to repair the water main break affecting the Clallam Bay–Sekiu Water System.
The damaged main has been isolated, and crews are working to restore water service as quickly and safely as possible. Additional personnel have been dispatched to assist with repairs.
Because the break caused the Sekiu reservoir to drain, Clallam PUD is coordinating with the Washington State Department of Health on the restoration process. We will share any additional customer guidance as soon as it becomes available.
Customers throughout the Clallam Bay–Sekiu Water System are asked to conserve water as much as possible while repairs are underway.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation. We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.