Conservation requested for Lower and Upper Bodfish systems due to Borel Fire & potential PSPS
Attention customers in Lower and Upper Bodfish:
Due to the Borel Fire and potential Public Safety Power Shutoff that may be issued, we are asking both our Lower and Upper Bodfish water system customers to conserve water to help avoid potential service interruptions during this time. We have generators staged at key facilities should the power be shut off to help keep the water system operating properly, and your conservation efforts are also important.
Please limit outdoor irrigation and use only as much water indoors as absolutely needed for health and safety purposes.
If your area comes under a mandatory evacuation, please heed all first responder instructions and stay safe. Please also do not leave your water running (from hoses, etc.) while you are away, as this could affect resources available for first responders to fight the fire.
We are thinking of everyone who is impacted by the Borel Fire and thank you for your cooperation. Crews are monitoring the fire and our water system closely. Updates will be posted on this page as we have more information.
For Chico customers returning from the Park Fire evacuation:
The evacuation has no doubt been stressful, and we are thinking about all of you who were affected. For those who were evacuated, you may wish to flush the taps inside your building, as water was stagnant in your pipes while you were away, which may cause temporary taste and odor issues. We will also be issuing a $20 bill credit to your account for the time you were under mandatory evacuation and unable to be on site, and for flushing your taps.
Please be assured that your water is still safe for you to use and drink; our crews were able to keep water system facilities fully operational during the evacuation, to maintain both water quality and sufficient water supplies to support firefighters’ emergency needs. We continue to treat, test, and monitor the water as normal.
If you need any other assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us at (530) 893-6300 or [email protected]. Welcome back.
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Originally posted July 25
We are monitoring the Park Fire and our water system closely, and our system pressure is currently holding well as firefighters utilize water resources to help combat the blaze east of Chico.
We are embedded with the Butte County EOC to support any efforts related to the water system, and will continue to monitor the fire and update this page, and customers, as needed.
Our district office lobby is closed to walk-in traffic, but we are still here to serve you!
Thank you for your understanding.
