GERVAIS, Ore. — A boil water advisory for the town of Gervais was lifted Thursday morning, according to Gervais police.
On Saturday night, a thunderstorm caused significant damage to several critical electrical components of Gervais' water system, causing a loss of pressure. As a precaution, residents were advised on Sept. 3 to boil drinking water for the next 48 hours. Police said it was standard protocol.
Water samples were sent to a lab Tuesday morning, and the testing results showed that "all contaminants were negative," Gervais police said on Thursday.
The mayor previously told KGW that the water needed to be lab tested to make sure it's OK to drink and use, but that wouldn't be happening until after the holiday.
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