The City of Pasadena has issued an urgent alert regarding unsafe drinking water in areas affected by recent evacuations due to the Eaton Fire. The Pasadena Water and Power system is potentially compromised by debris and elevated turbidity, leading officials to caution residents against consuming tap water.
Residents are strongly advised to use only bottled water for all purposes, including drinking, food preparation, brushing teeth, and pet care. Boiling, filtering, or adding disinfectants to the water is not recommended as these methods are considered ineffective and unsafe.
Pasadena Water and Power will be closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates as necessary. The timeline for resolving this issue remains uncertain and is contingent upon the progress of the ongoing fire and wind conditions.
