A failed water pipe at San Quentin State Prison has left 1,698 inmates without drinking water or functional toilets in their cells for days.
Prison Lt. Guim’Mara Berry said that the staff became aware of the problem at about 6:30 a.m. Saturday when “flooding from the outside of the San Quentin State Prison perimeter toward the visiting building and lower parking lot” was reported.
“People housed in East Block are being provided ice water, and are being escorted to showers and restrooms as needed,” Berry said. “Water dispensers are available on every tier, and water is currently being offered upon request.” Matt Willis, Marin County’s public health officer, said he lacks jurisdiction over the prison but has been in touch with staff there regarding the water outage.
Willis said that ensuring that hand hygiene is available to inmates has been a priority for his team.
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