The water advisory for the Salem area remains in effect as new water samples show cyanotoxins decline to "nominal levels."
The City of Salem said data received early Thursday morning from water samples taken on Tuesday show no cyanotoxins in the water distribution system above the EPA advisory levels for vulnerable populations.
Officials said one additional day of results below EPA guidelines is needed to lift the advisory for vulnerable populations.
The advisory is for children under the age of 6 years old, people with compromised immune systems, people receiving dialysis treatment, people with pre-existing liver conditions, the elderly, pets, pregnant women or nursing mothers or other sensitive populations in the city of Salem, city of Turner, suburban East Salem Water District, and Orchard Heights Water Association.
People not listed above may continue to drink the water in the affected areas, according to the City of Salem.
Information will be updated at cityofsalem.net.
Most water filters and purifiers will not remove this toxin from drinking water.
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