A Season of Giving and Gratitude
About five years ago, I wrote about a young woman who demonstrated to me the greatest spirit of giving I have ever known. Her charitable act of selflessness left an imprint on me that I hope to never forget. Her story from 34 years ago is important to me, and I think of it frequently d...
The changing leaves of fall are beautiful, but when they clog storm drains, it causes problems. We need your help to keep leaves and debris out of the drains.
When too many leaves get into the gutters, they can clog the storm drain inlets and back up rainwater. This can cause standing water that damages roadways, cr...
Lehi City is ablaze with awareness as October marks Fire Prevention Month, and this year the focus is squarely on the theme "Cooking Safety Starts with You." The Lehi City Fire Department is spearheading initiatives to educate residents on the critical importance of preventing fires, especially those originating in the...
As of September 19, 2023
CASES:
1 new case of E. coli O157 was confirmed. There have been a total of 13 cases. The onset date range (date symptoms begin) was July 22 - August 31. Symptoms typically start 3 -4 days after swallowing the bacteria and can last 5 - 7 days.
FINDINGS:
12 out of the 13 cases had confirmed ...
As of September 6, 2023
CASES:
No new cases or hospitalizations have been reported over the past 2-3 weeks. There were 12 cases overall, with 6 hospitalized (1 with hemolytic uremic syndrome [HUS]). The last known PI water exposure date related to a Lehi case was August 4th.
FINDINGS:
The investigation linked the s...
Lehi City has created a treatment plan for the pressurized irrigation (PI) system. On Monday, August 21st, the Water Department shock treated two of our key reservoirs, with one receiving a steady rate of dosing. This treatment is designed to help deactivate and lower the levels of bacteria.
E. coli 0157 was...
E. Coli Outbreak Update
Pressurized Irrigation Water Source Confirmed Link to Recent Cases in Lehi
Lehi, UT (August 19, 2023) -- An ongoing investigation into recent E. coli cases in Lehi led to the detection of E. coli O157 in samples collected from pressurized irrigation (PI) water sources in Lehi. Sampl...
As the sun sets on summer, the familiar rhythm of the school year begins once again. Back-to-school season is a time of excitement, reconnecting, and new beginnings. It’s also a perfect time to brush up on our road safety knowledge with our families to ensure that our neighborhoods are safe for both pedestrians and d...
Provo, UT (August 4, 2023) -- In the last two weeks, eight cases of E. coli were reported in Utah County residents, with two of those cases confirmed as E. coli 0157:H7. Currently, all reported cases are residents of Lehi City or have close ties. At least five of the individuals have been hospitalized due to the severi...
We have eagerly anticipated the joyous celebrations of the Fourth of July and Pioneer Day. These events bring people together to commemorate the nation’s independence and honor the pioneer heritage of the region. Amidst the excitement, it’s crucial to prioritize firework safety, ensuring a memorable and accident-fr...
