MONROE, Mich. – The boil water alert issued in part of Monroe has been lifted after tests revealed the water is safe to drink, officials said Saturday.
The boil water alert was issued after the water department found E. coli bacteria in the water supply along LaPlaisance Road, south of Hull Road to the south end of Bolles Harbor.
Officials performed follow-up tests and determined that the water is safe to drink.
What should I do during boil water alerts?
If you are in the affected area, bring all water to a boil, let it boil for one minute, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water.
What happened?
Officials discovered E. coli bacteria in the water supply near the affected area.
The boil water alert was issued as a precaution while crews work on the problem.
More testing was conducted, and the system is being flushed.
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