Malaga’s January Boil-Water Advisory Was Lifted After Follow-Up Testing

MALAGA — CALIFORNIA58 LOCAL. Malaga County Water District issued a boil-water advisory January 23, 2026 after samples raised a bacterial contamination concern, then formally canceled the notice on January 29.

Public record and practical context

The January 29 announcement states the problem had been corrected and testing with the California Division of Drinking Water showed that the affected system’s tap water was safe to drink again without boiling for this incident.

It is important not to treat the earlier January 23 alert as a currently active November 2026 warning. Any new quality concern would require a separate recent notice and appropriate public health instructions.

The district provided the cancellation in English and Spanish and asked residents to share it with people who might not have received the original notice.

Customers can review the current notices and Consumer Confidence Report, or call 559-485-7353 if they have questions about their specific service.

Primary source: Official county, fire district, library or utility information. Consult updated documents for current requirements and decisions.

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