Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) Military Housing Office and Liberty Military Housing issued a “Do Not Drink” notice Wednesday for residents of the McChord Housing Area, according to a statement released by JBLM.
The notice, issued Wednesday, asks residents to refrain from using the water until further notice.
According to the statement, American Water and Madigan Army Medical Center Public Health technicians are testing and evaluating the water to ensure its safety.
The action was taken after an equipment malfunction led to over-chlorination in the water system Wednesday morning.
The statement from JBLM said that American Water experienced a chemical feed malfunction, resulting in higher-than-normal chlorine levels in the water supply.
American Water crews are actively flushing water lines and conducting on-site testing to resolve the issue, according to the statement.
Madigan Army Medical Center Public Health technicians are also conducting independent testing to confirm the water is safe to use.
They encourage residents to monitor the JBLM Facebook page, as well as communications from Liberty Military Housing and the JBLM Military Housing Office for updates.
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Posted by Joint Base Lewis-McChord on Wednesday, January 15, 2025
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