Menu Settings

Please click here to schedule a Book & Release

What's the current situation for safe reliable water in Polk County?

Individual water providers in the County have a variety of water sources, water rights, treatment systems, and storage capacities. While our communities generally have enough water today, securing reliable drinking water supplies is important to help sustain continuing economic and regional growth, and developing new supplies is a highly complex and challenging process with today’s economic and environmental constraints. 

If someone in your household becomes sick with symptoms it is possible that they have COVID-19. They should contact their healthcare provider for medical advice, including asking if they should be tested, especially if they are over the age of 60, pregnant, or have chronic medical conditions. They should also follow all of the precautions described above.

All people 12 years of age and older are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. If you have not yet had your vaccine, you can get it when you are out of isolation and you are feeling better. If you received any medications or were hospitalized during your COVID-19 illness, check with your doctor on when the best time is for you to receive the vaccine. If you have had any serious reactions to any type of vaccines in the past, check with your doctor about getting the COVID19 vaccine.

You may leave your home if all three of the following are true:

• At least 10 days have passed since the first day you got sick or since your first positive test for COVID-19 

and

• At least 24 hours have passed after you last had a fever (without using medicine to reduce your fever)

and

You are not required to quarantine if, at the time you were exposed to COVID-19: 

• You are fully vaccinated (i.e., you received two doses in a 2-dose series, or one dose of a single-dose vaccine) 

AND 

Yes. It is currently recommended that all vaccinated and unvaccinated close contacts get a COVID-19 test, ideally 5-7 days after last exposure even if you don’t have symptoms. Call your doctor to get a test. You may call 211 or visit 211.org to find local places that offer COVID-19 testing. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please call Polk County Public Health at 503-623-8175. Thank you for doing your part to protect yourself, your family and your community.