Due to Emergency leak repair in the distribution system on 09/07/26, potentially harmful bacteria could be present in the water supply. If these bacteria are present, they could make you sick and are a particular concern for people with weakened immune systems. The affected area is limited, but if you have received this notice directly from your water provider, you are in the affected area.

Do not drink the water without boiling it first.

Customers should bring water to a rolling boil for 1 full minute, allow the water to cool before using, and store the cooled water in a clean container with a cover. Customers should use boiled water that has cooled or bottled water for:

• Drinking
• Brushing teeth
• Washing fruits and vegetables
• Preparing food and baby formula
• Making ice
• Cleaning food contact surfaces

We will pull samples from various locations on 09/08/26. We will inform you when tests show no bacteria and you no longer need to boil your water. We anticipate resolving the problem within 72-96 hours.

This boil water advisory is a precaution measure to limit risk to public health. Customers should follow the instructions contained in this advisory.

For more information, go to contact Christian Anderson, District Manager at Oceanside Water District , 503-457-3116 or Canderson@owd-oregon.org General guidelines on ways to reduce the risk of infection by contaminants in drinking water are available from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791, the Oregon Health Authority, Drinking Water Services at 971-673-0405, or email infodrinkingwater@dhsoha.state.or.us.

This notice is FROM Oceanside Water District – Cape Meares  State Water System ID#4100882 Date distributed 09/07/2026

Safety Alert from Oceanside Water District:
Oceanside Water District has issued a water shut off notice for portions of its service area due to emergency repairs on 09-07-2026.    

WHAT TO DO:

• Ensure appliances requiring water are shut off or not used.

WHAT TO KNOW:

• The time frame for repair is undetermined.
• Customers will be contacted when the water line is repaired. 

Please help tell others who use Oceanside Water District water who may not get this notice, such as renters, neighbors and loved ones.  

Due to an emergency leak repair Oceanside Water District Will have to shut off all water service to Cape Meares. We hope to repair the leak and restore Water service this evening. 

Please conserve water use. The reservoirs may be low from the water leak event. 

When the water comes back on, a Boil Water Advisory will be issued

Oceanside Water District is working closely with local and state public health and emergency response agencies. You will be informed when the water is on again. 

Over the past week, Oceanside Water District operators surveyed meter boxes in the Oceanside Village in preparation for a leak detection operation taking place April 2nd. The detection equipment is being used to locate a mainline water leak. It requires direct access to the meter to “listen” for a leak unlike routine meter readings acquired using radio frequency. Many meter boxes needed clearing; several required to be completely dug out. We want to take this time and inform property owners per the Oceanside Water District Ordinance 14-01, meter box maintenance is the responsibility of the property owner, and any damage sustained to a meter or meter box shall be charged to the property owner. We understand property owners may not have been aware of their responsibility; moving forward, an inaccessible meter due to debris or obstruction will be charged with a $40 service call fee to cover the operators’ time and materials.

The cost of the meter and meter box are listed below if replacements are secured through the District: 

• Meter replacement: $350 (labor & install included) 
• Meter box and lid replacement (top of the line, traffic-rated, Armorcast box): $529.50 (labor & install included) 
• Please note: the type of meter boxes predominantly found in the Village are no longer manufactured, thus sourcing a replacement lid for the current box is no longer an option. 

Please email or call the Oceanside Water District office for more information. We appreciate your cooperation in maintaining our water system!   

Monday 11/24: 9am to 1pm

Tuesday 11/25: 9am to 1pm

Wednesday 11/26: CLOSED

Thursday 11/27: CLOSED

Friday 11/28: CLOSED

If you are experiencing a water emergency, please call Christian Anderson, District Manager at 503-457-3116.

Important Notice: Water is SAFE to consume. The Water Boil Advisory that was in effect is now lifted. All coliform samples came back as “absent” meaning no bacteria is present in the system. The water is safe to consume. No water flushing is necessary. 

This notice was emailed to all Cape Meares residents with emails on file. Please call if you have any questions: Oceanside Water Treatment Plant, 503-842-6462 or Christian Anderson, District Manager, at 503-457-3116.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Communication regarding the Boil Water Notice will be updated on our website and sent out via email. If you have not been receiving email notices regarding the leak repair and boil water notice, please email oceansidewaterdistrict@gmail.com to notify the office of your current email.

We will inform you when tests show no bacteria and you no longer need to boil your water. We anticipate resolving the problem
within approximately 72 hour (By Friday) or when Samples come back “Absent”.

**IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT WATER SERIVCE**

Water service for all Cape Meares residents will be Shut Off on Tuesday 08/26/2025 from 10AM-4PM.

Oceanside Water District will be repairing a leak on Bayocean and 12^th street. This leak is on the main water line feeding the community, so a temporary shut off of the entire Cape Meares water system is necessary.

We are sorry for the inconvenience. If you have any questions, please call 503-842-6462.

Thank you,

Christian Anderson, District Manager

Many apologies for the typo!

A reminder: For a single-family dwelling, the quarterly bill of $270 is the base pay for the current quarter of July, August, September (thus “paying ahead”). This provides 5,000 gallons per month of water usage. Your quarterly bill also includes the actual water usage from the meter readings three months prior (offset by one month): 2/28/25-5/31/25. If there were any water overages beyond the 5,000 gallons per month, the statement would include that charge at $3.15 per 1,000 gallons of water used.

AutoPay can be set up through the online Customer Portal: https://oceanside.secure.munibilling.com or by contacting Amber in the OWD office at 503-842-0370 or office@owd-oregon.org. The office is open from 9am-12pm Monday through Friday for any questions or assistance.

Oceanside Water Quality Report 2024

Cape Meares Water Quality Report 2024