A report released by the city of Poway is providing further detail into what caused a malfunction at its water treatment plant that allowed contamination of its potable water supply, leading to a Boil Water Advisory that disrupted life in the city for nearly a week.

A small piece of rope caused big problems for residents and restaurants in Poway last November. NBC 7’s Dave Summers has the story.

Over 25 restaurants who received modified health permits during Poway’s Boil Water Advisory will have those permit fees waived or reimbursed by the County Board of Supervisors, the county said Wednesday. From Nov. 30 to Dec. 6, Poway residents and restaurants were ordered not to drink or use water from the city’s water system after residents reported “discolored water” coming…

Some county water leaders gathered to call out the Poway mayor for his handling of the boil advisory, Vaus was in the studio with a response.

NBC 7’s Jackie Crea reports from a popular Poway sushi joint where business was booming

Poway restaurants are hopeful the seemingly overnight Restaurant Week launch will help make up for lost sales from the recent citywide shutdown. Poway city officials moved quickly to launch an emergency restaurant week, encouraging people countywide to dine in Poway with the slogan, “Eat Big, Tip Big.” Poway’s Giant New York Pizza has been in business for more than 30...

NBC 7’s Danica McAdam spoke to restaurant owners who said the shutdown was hard on business

NBC 7’s Erika Cervantes reports from Poway where restaurant staffs are hustling and bustling for the first time in nearly a week.

The State of California lifted Poway’s first-ever Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Friday after the city’s water supply became contaminated for a week from heavy rains over Thanksgiving weekend. On Nov. 30, Poway issued a Precautionary Boil Water Advisory after residents reported “discolored water” coming from their taps the day prior. “Due to the recent storm event it is believed...

Poway Mayor Steve Vaus made the announcement live on NBC 7 News.

Poway Mayor Steve Vaus told NBC 7’s Joe Little the state could give the all clear on the city’s water by 6 p.m.