Our water system recently violated a drinking water requirement. Although this was not an emergency, as our customers, you have a right to know what happened, what you should do, and what we did and are doing to correct this situation. 

We routinely monitor your water for turbidity (cloudiness). This tells us whether we are effectively filtering the water supply. Water samples for September 2026 showed that 5.3 percent of turbidity measurements were greater than 0.3 turbidity unit. The standard is that no more than 5 percent of samples may exceed 0.3 turbidity unit per month. The turbidity levels are relatively low; however, their persistence is a concern. Normal turbidity levels at our plant are below 0.3 turbidity units. 

The Oakland Water Department is performing hydrant flushing on the eastern part of the Oakland water system today and tomorrow (Alexandar Lane, Glass Drive, Southern Industrial Park, Memorial Drive) in an effort to remove discolored water from the system.

Because the Town is currently relying on the smaller Bradley Lane Water Treatment Plant, we are asking customers to voluntarily reduce their water consumption until further notice to ensure that demand can be met.