Artesia residents left without tap water after E. Coli contamination.
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ARTESIA, N.M. (KRQE) – Officials say over the weekend, water in one southeastern New Mexico city was contaminated with E. coli.
Now, Artesia has no tap water, and that could go on for possibly the next five days.
Residents are upset about the short notice and now, the shortage of bottled water.
Restaurants, businesses, and residents have all felt the effects from E. coli being found in the water in Artesia.
“My gosh, you would’ve thought it was a bomb explosion.
One local store says they’ve had to stock up because their sales have risen.
“A daughter of mine sent us a text from Facebook,” said Herrera.
He said the city always notifies residents through Facebook.