Most of South Kingstown and Narragansett have been under a boil water advisory since Friday after bacteria was discovered in the water supply.
The Rhode Island Health Department said the testing likely won’t start until Wednesday at the earliest.
In the meantime, 38,000 residents have to boil their water or get bottled water.
“It’s pretty disappointing and it stinks,” said Tish Rhoat of Wakefield, after she filled jugs of water at the sink at the Kingston Fire Station, which is the official filling station for people in need of clean water since it is not affected by the water problem.
The schools in Narragansett and South Kingstown are stocking up on water, too, as they prepare for the first day of classes Tuesday.
Phil’s Restaurant is open.
Can’t use any of the water.
The Health Department said it has inspectors in the area to help businesses.
“I’d like to see Suez step up to the plate and come down here with some water,” she told NBC 10.
Customers can also call their water system to get answers to their questions: Suez Water: 401-789-0271 (primary) or 401-316-2201 (secondary) Narragansett — Point Judith: 401-789-1091 (Narragansett police dispatch line) Narragansett — North End: 401-789-1091 (Narragansett police dispatch line) South Kingstown — South Shore: 401-789-9331 (South Kingstown Town Hall) South Kingstown — Middlebridge: 401-789-9331 (South Kingstown Town Hall) The Department of Health said a health care provider should be contacted if someone has diarrhea and any of the following symptoms: Fever over 101.5 degrees, measured orally Blood in the stool Prolonged vomiting that prevents keeping liquids down (which can lead to dehydration) Signs of dehydration, including a decrease in urination, a dry mouth and throat, and feeling dizzy when standing up Diarrheal illness that lasts more than three days The Department of Health has posted a downloadable fact sheet about water contamination.