Mountain View Declares State of Emergency Over Contaminated Water

There is currently under a ‘do not drink’ order in the affected area, and water will be turned on only for flushing toilets.

Offices in Mountain View, Calif., on July 31, 2025. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times

Mountain View, the Silicon Valley city home to Google, declared a state of emergency on April 26 over a contaminated water main issue that occurred in the Cuesta Park area.

The city council ratified the declaration on April 28, which will allow the city to seek reimbursement from the State of California and the federal government for expenses related to the incident.