March 7, 2022 |

A “boil water” advisory remains in effect for both Rawlins and Sinclair, although the water storage emergency has eased.

Two big leaks that drained the storage system early Thursday morning have been repaired and the storage tanks are filling, allowing for showers and the flushing of toilets. Don’t drink the water, though. Two consecutive days of testing must be conducted before the boil water advisory is lifted.

Cali O’Hare has been following water crisis story all weekend and reports on the epic work that took place over the weekend to restore the system.

Pictured above: A shopping cart full of bottled water in Rawlins. Photo by Cali O’Hare/Bigfoot 99.

**It is critical that people report any suspected water breaks, day or night, by calling 307-328-7777.
**Volunteers will distribute bottled water from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. out of the multiplex at the Carbon County fairgrounds on Rodeo Street in Rawlins through Tuesday, March 8th. If you need water delivered to you, contact the C4 at 307-328-7777.
**Recycle Center Foreperson Brian Smith reminds everyone to drop off their plastic bottles at the Recycle Center at 1524 Daley Street or any of the three roll-off containers stationed around Rawlins. People can leave the labels and caps on.

 

 

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