City of Lebanon Water Supply is Safe

Press Release - August 6, 2020

The City of Lebanon has received several inquiries about cyanotoxins (Blue Green Algae) in the City’s finished drinking water, which has led to increased concern voiced on social media.

Blue Green Algae is typically found in natural bodies of water, such as lakes and rivers. If an Algae bloom outbreak were detected in a raw water source, such as the South Santiam River or Foster Reservoir, strict protocols are in place for surrounding municipalities to initiate rigorous testing of the raw and finished water to ensure such toxins do not exist in the finished water supply.

The City has tested the finished water supply for cyanotoxins eight times in recent months and all tests have reported a non-detect result. 

The City would like to assure its residents that the drinking water supply is safe.  If you would like further information, please contact Jason Williams at (541) 258-4280 or Ron Whitlatch at (541) 258-4269.

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