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SFPUC tests water after Sunset residents report taste change; no evidence of contamination so far
Summary
SFPUC crews expanded testing in the Sunset District after residents reported taste changes and a home test kit indicated pesticides; Assistant GM Steve Ritchie said regulatory compliance sampling shows no evidence of contamination and that results of expedited tests are expected next week, followed by a community meeting.
SFPUC staff said they are conducting expedited water-quality sampling in the Sunset District after residents reported a change in taste and used a home test kit that indicated possible pesticides.
Assistant General Manager for Water Steve Ritchie told the commission the utility has no evidence from regulatory compliance monitoring over the past 10 years of the contaminants named in the home kit. He said groundwater had not been added to Sunset supplies since Oct. 2 and that all wells were inoperative, so groundwater is unlikely to be the source. Staff are collecting samples specifically for the pesticides reported on the home kit and for additional water-quality parameters, with results expected next week. Ritchie said results will be made public and that the utility will schedule a community meeting to discuss findings and answer questions.
When asked directly, Ritchie said, 'Is the water safe to drink? The answer is yes,' and urged residents to report water problems to 311. Commissioners discussed public communications and a potential press release once actionable evidence is available.
