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Ontario, Oregon Issues Boil Water Advisory Amid Pressure Drop

3/23/2026

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Ontario, Oregon issued a boil water advisory after water pressure dropped below 20 psi due to a malfunctioning booster pump.
The advisory requires residents to boil water for at least one minute before consumption or cooking.
The city warns residents not to use ice made from unboiled water.
As city crews flush the system and restore pumps, the advisory remains in effect as of the publication date.

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Ontario, Oregon issued a boil water advisory after water pressure dropped below 20 psi due to a malfunctioning booster pump.
The advisory requires residents to boil water for at least one minute before consumption or cooking.
The city warns residents not to use ice made from unboiled water.
As city crews flush the system and restore pumps, the advisory remains in effect as of the publication date.