HASTINGS, Minn. (KMSP) – The city of Hastings has issued a boil water advisory to its residents after detecting E. coli bacteria in a section of the city’s public water system.
The advisory was issued Saturday which includes a map of the city that shows where possible contaminated water could exist.
It calls on residents to bring all water to a full, rolling boil for one minute or longer and to let it cool before using.
Bottled water is another, alternative option for residents.
According to the advisory, E. coli are bacteria whose presence indicates that water may be contaminated with human or animal wastes.
If you experience any of these symptoms and they continue, the city is urging you to seek medical advice.
From the city of Hastings: E. coli bacteria were found in a section of the City of Hastings water system.
Bacterial contamination may occur for a wide variety of reasons.
We will be adding chlorine to the affected section of the City water system to disinfect the system beginning on Saturday, Sep. 22 through Sunday, Sep. 23.
We anticipate resolving problem within 3-5 days.