City Of Sacramento Lifts Voluntary Water Boil Advisory For Pocket Area

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) - The city of Sacramento has lifted its voluntary water advisory after tests came back negative for bacteria.

City officials issued a voluntary water boil advisory for one neighborhood after coliform bacteria were detected during a routine water samplings in the Pocket neighborhood, west of Interstate 5.

"I am pleased that the test came back negative and the State authorized the lifting of the boil water advisory. The Division of Drinking Water Safety agrees with the City that our water supply is safe. I want to encourage my fellow Pocket/Greenhaven neighbors to enjoy a cold glass of water!" stated Vice Mayor Richard Jennings, II.