| Photo: WDIO Baihly Warfield BIWABIK, Minn. – Residents in the annexed areas of the city of Biwabik are asked to boil all water before drinking it or using it.
It may contaminated with bacteria.
According to the Gilbert Police Department, that means people near Giants Ridge, Villas, Voyageurs Retreat and Woodlands.
They are advising people boil water or use bottled water for drinking, cooking and brushing teeth.
The contamination may be related to a water main repair.
City officials anticipate the water main will be fixed by Tuesday, May 1.
Bacteria may have short term effects such as nausea, diarrhea, cramps, headaches and other symptoms.