Boil order in effect in Lincoln after E.coli found in water samples
A boil under is currently under effect in the city of Lincoln after a house tested positive for E.coli bacteria.
Residents must bring all water to a boil for a minute and let it cool before using it, or they drink bottled water.
Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes and food preparation until further notice.
Lincoln Mayor Gerarld Wise said houses on each side of the house that tested positive for E.coli have tested negative twice, but out of precaution the city had to go under a boil order.
Water inspectors will be on scene this afternoon to test the water, according to Wavra said.
Wavra said the Health Department will not lift the boil order until water samples from all nine site locations come back satisfactorily.
"Is it something, a hot water heater, or where is it coming from?
They may pose a greater health risk for infants, young childre, the elderly and people with compromised immune symptoms.
Lincoln Elementary School officials have told teachers and summer school students to not drink from water fountains in the school until they have heard otherwise, according to a Facebook post on the school’s website.
"We will monitor the students to make sure everyone is feeling well and cared for," the post said.