Boil water warning for Point Cabrillo Highlands following wind-related main break

Users of the Point Cabrillo Highlands water system on Mendocino County’s coast are under a Boil Water Warning (BWN) following a water main break attributed to high winds.

The system affected by this Boil Water Noise was specifically built to serve the facilities associated with the historic Point Cabrillo Lighthouse.

The notice, which affects all 21 service connections within the system, was issued by Mendocino County Public Health on May 9, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. local time. Specific affected connections can be determined by contacting the Point Cabrillo Highlands Water System directly.

The affected public water system name/number is Point Cabrillo Highlands (2300668). The alert remains active until repairs are completed, the system is disinfected, and follow-up sampling confirms two consecutive days of clean samples. The expected resolution date is May 14, 2024, 12:00 p.m.

Details of the affected connections to medical and food facilities are currently unknown.

For further information or inquiries, residents should contact Donna Feiner at 707-937-0720 or email [email protected]. Alternatively, inquiries can be directed to the DDW/LPA office at [email protected].