Thursday, April 30, 2026: Cuesta Water Main Incident

1:00 p.m. Thursday, April 30, Update

This is now Day 7 of the water main contamination emergency affecting approximately 67 households in the neighborhood north of Cuesta Park. About 170 residents have been without drinkable water since Friday, April 24. The water main contamination incident near the intersection of Cuesta Drive and Bonita Avenue involved a contractor, hired by the City, who was conducting water replacement activities.

Neighborhood Meeting
The City of Mountain View is holding a neighborhood meeting on Friday, May 1, for the residents impacted by the water main contamination incident north of Cuesta Park.

This meeting is for these residents only. The City is inviting the affected residents directly to invite them to this gathering.

Water Bottle Recycling Questions
The City is aware that recycling bins may not be big enough to accommodate all the water bottles being used during this situation.

Residents can put out extra bags next to their recycling bins on their normal pick-up day. While paper bags, cardboard boxes, or reusable bins are preferred, plastic bags can be used as long as there is a note on them that says "recycle."

Residents can also drop off their plastic bottles at the Mountain View Recycling Center, 935 Terra Bella Ave.

Contact Information for Affected Residents
Residents needing assistance can call 650-903-6081 or email [email protected].

For questions about the temporary lodging program, call 650-903-6081 and press 2.

Stay Informed
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For more information, including resources for residents, visit MountainView.gov/CuestaWaterMain.

Next Update
The next incident update is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. Friday, May 1.

Media Inquiries
For media inquiries, email [email protected] or call Lenka Wright, Chief Communications Officer, at 650-903-6615.