""We've been told that it's hazardous to our health. The latest now is that bacteria has been detected - but they haven't said what kind it is or why it's bad for us.""
""Cement slurry that is used to fill abandoned pipelines was pumped before the piece of pipe to be abandoned was fully disconnected from the live system.""
""This could last until the end of the week," Tashima said, adding he might take the city up on its offer to stay in a hotel, mainly to use a shower."
Mark Tashima and about 65 other households in Mountain View have been advised not to use tap water due to contamination from a cement slurry mix. This incident occurred on April 24 when a city contractor breached a water main. Residents have been informed that the water is hazardous to health, with bacteria detected. Initially, the city expected to restore water access within hours, but the timeline has been extended, and residents are currently limited to flushing toilets only.
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