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From:McAfee-Bowersox, Miranda
Subject:Press Release to be sent to the media shortly
Date:Friday, September 17, 2021 6:00:10 PM
Good Evening Board Members,
The below press release will be sent to the media shortly.
Miranda
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 17, 2021
CONTACT
Josh Jimerfield
Deputy Administrative Officer
530.552.3333
BUTTE COUNTY ANNOUNCES EMERGENCY WATER FILLING STATION
Butte County, CA – A Local Emergency caused by drought conditions has been proclaimed for Butte County. The Butte
County Board of Supervisors passed and adopted a resolution proclaiming the local emergency on July 20, 2021. The
County executed the proclamation in response to increased reports of residential wells going dry because of drought
conditions.
Proclaiming a Local Emergency due to the drought allows the County to access more resources to better assist residents
with dry wells. The full level of assistance for residential well owners whose wells have gone dry still remains to be
determined. The County’s immediate focus is providing access to water for those residents experiencing water issues while
they work towards a long-term solution.
Residential well owners who need water due to drought conditions can access water at several locations throughout Butte
County.
North Butte County
2750 Aztec Drive, Chico
Butte County and California Water Service, Chico are coordinating to provide water to residential well owners
whose wells or water sources are dry or not producing adequate water. Butte County residents can access up to
100 gallons per person of potable water per day. Residents will need to bring their own containers certified for
hauling potable water. The filling station is open Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from Noon to 5:00 p.m. The
first day the filling station will open is Saturday, September 18. Butte County will verify residents accessing water
are hauling water for household uses only.
South Butte County
In the Oroville area, South Feather Water and Power provides three locations with potable (drinking) water.
7540 Oro Bangor Hwy
This location will accommodate containers up to 5 gallons. Public access is unlimited. No limit on daily use.
2310 Oro Quincy Hwy
This location will accommodate containers up to 5 gallons. Public access is unlimited. No limit on daily use.
234 Kelly Ridge Road
This location will accommodate containers up to 5 gallons. Public access is unlimited. No limit on daily use.
The locations listed above provide potable water for residents to fill and haul themselves. While the water is potable at the
source, there is no guarantee it will remain safe to drink if it is put in a container that is not certified for hauling potable
water. The County encourages residents to use water from these locations for everyday functions, such as showering,
doing laundry, and flushing toilets. Residents should use bottled water for drinking.
Butte County residents who need potable water may also hire a Water Hauler licensed by the California Department of
Public Health (CDPH). A full list of Water Haulers licensed by the CDPH is provided online.
It is important for residents whose wells are dry or not producing adequate water to submit a report at
https://mydrywatersupply.water.ca.gov/report/ . This will help inform state and local agencies on water shortage impacts
to households served by wells, and will help identify the need for local, state, or federal assistance.
Well owner information, along with other information about the drought can be accessed online at
https://www.buttecounty.net/waterresourceconservation/buttecountydroughtinformation.
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Miranda Bowersox
Communications/Public Information Officer
Butte County Administration
25 County Center Drive, Oroville Ca. 95965
T. 530.552.3320
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