PORT ANGELES, Wash. — A “Do Not Drink” water order has been issued for all City of Port Angeles water utility customers amid contamination concerns, effective immediately.
This order applies to all properties connected to the city’s water system, regardless of whether they are located within or outside city limits.
Residents are advised to use only bottled water for drinking, brushing teeth, washing dishes, making ice, and food preparation until further notice. This advisory also applies to pets.
The potential contamination is chemical-related, not bacterial, so boiling, freezing, filtering, adding chlorine, or letting water stand will not make it safe for consumption.
While tap water has been deemed safe for bathing, showering, flushing toilets, and doing laundry, residents are cautioned to avoid ingesting any water during these activities.
The city will distribute potable water on Sunday, July 20, at two locations in Port Angeles:
- Civic Field at 307 South Race Street
- Shane Park at 613 South G Street.
Both sites will operate from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., offering free bottled water for drinking and cooking while supplies last. Distribution will be limited based on household size.
Priority water deliveries are being made to Olympic Medical Center and other critical facilities to ensure continued services.
Authorities urged residents not to call 9-1-1 for information, and said updates will be provided once water testing is complete and the issue is resolved.