IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER

UPDATED JUNE 18, 2022 1:30 PM

June 18, 2022

Good afternoon – this past Thursday, June 16, 2022, during routine water quality testing a City water well located at Gilman Road and Camino Arroyo tested for nitrate levels at 12 milligrams per liter which exceeded the maximum contaminant level (MCL) of 10 milligrams per liter.   

We are happy to report that after following strict State protocols and testing, the City of Gilroy water supply is within all State standards for safe consumption. We will continue monitoring levels to ensure our water system provides quality water for our community.

The State Division of Drinking Water has determined that the previous restrictions may now be rescinded and claimed an “All Clear” for our community. Please read the Drinking Water Notice below as it will provide the health and safety information pertinent to this situation. 

Water Problem Corrected Notice (English)

Sincerely,

Daryl Jordan, PE

City Public Works Director

16 de Junio de 2022

Buenas tardes – el jueves pasado, 16 de junio de 2022, durante las pruebas de calidad del agua de rutina, un pozo de agua de la ciudad ubicado en Gilman Road y Camino Arroyo probó los niveles de nitrato a 12 miligramos por litro, lo que excedió el nivel máximo de contaminantes (MCL) de 10 miligramos por litro. 

Nos complace informar que después de seguir estrictos protocolos y pruebas estatales, el suministro de agua de la Ciudad de Gilroy está dentro de todos los estándares estatales para un consumo seguro. Continuaremos monitoreando los niveles para garantizar que nuestro sistema de agua proporcione agua de calidad para nuestra comunidad. 

El División de Agua Potable del estado, ha determinado que las restricciones anteriores ahora pueden ser rescindidas y reclamado un "Todo Claro" para nuestra comunidad. Lea el Aviso de agua potable a continuación, ya que proporcionará la información de salud y seguridad pertinente a esta situación.  

Aviso de Problema de Agua Corregido (Español)

Sinceramente

Daryl Jordan, EP

Director de Obras Públicas de la Ciudad

Below is the previous notice information:

June 16, 2022 

Good evening – earlier this evening, during routine water quality testing, a City water well located at Gilman Road and Camino Arroyo tested for nitrate levels at 12 milligrams per liter which exceeded the maximum contaminant level (MCL) of 10 milligrams per liter.    

City staff immediately reported this occurrence to the California State Water Resources Board (Board).  The Board is requiring that the City notify all residents and customers of the nitrate levels and provide important information concerning the drinking water.

The cause of the nitrate level is not known at this time and the well is no longer providing any water to consumers.  The well will be continually tested until it meets the MCL of 10 milligrams per liter and is approved for use by the Board.

Please read the Drinking Water Warning below as it will provide all the health and safety information pertinent to this situation.  

Sincerely,

Jimmy Forbis

City Administrator

Nitrate Level Notice (English)

Nitrate Level Notice (Spanish)