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Ocean Shores public works continues investigation into intermittent black slime in household taps
Summary
City staff say testing is under way to identify a black, slimy substance residents have reported in household faucets after water sits unused. Vendors will test chemical treatments next week; an overall number of affected households was not specified.
Ocean Shores Public Works staff reported ongoing testing this week after residents and staff described intermittent black slime appearing around faucet outlets after water sat unused. Staff said sampling and treatment testing are underway and that a vendor will test different chemical treatments to identify the right product and dosages.
City staff described a two-step process: sample collection and analysis, followed by on-site testing of chemical…
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