E. coli bacteria reside in human and animal waste and certain strains can cause diarrhea, cramps, nausea and headaches.
The risk of illness is greater for the elderly and those with compromised immune systems.
Regal Mobile Estates residents who use the water should boil it first before drinking it, preparing meals, washing dishes or brushing their teeth, health officials said.
That company is owned by Hurst & Son LLC, which manages 18 other similar communities in Washington and Idaho.
The company is providing free cases of bottled water for the residents.
“It’s a lot to expect senior citizens to carry 40-pound cases of water to their homes,” he said.
Mosier said he and his neighbors are making the best of the situation, but he worries about the strain it is placing on the tight-knit community, especially on those who have trouble getting around or who have memory problems and may forget the water is contaminated and drink it.
Some have had to come up with creative solutions to move the heavy loads.
One woman who uses an electric wheelchair has been balancing a case of water on her legs to carry it to nearby homes.
“(The owners) have a problem and now they have to proceed with better treatment or a better source,” he said.

E. coli bacteria reside in human and animal waste and certain strains can cause diarrhea, cramps, nausea and headaches.
The risk of illness is greater for the elderly and those with compromised immune systems.
Regal Mobile Estates residents who use the water should boil it first before drinking it, preparing meals, washing dishes or brushing their teeth, health officials said.
That company is owned by Hurst & Son LLC, which manages 18 other similar communities in Washington and Idaho.
The company is providing free cases of bottled water for the residents.
“It’s a lot to expect senior citizens to carry 40-pound cases of water to their homes,” he said.
Mosier said he and his neighbors are making the best of the situation, but he worries about the strain it is placing on the tight-knit community, especially on those who have trouble getting around or who have memory problems and may forget the water is contaminated and drink it.
Some have had to come up with creative solutions to move the heavy loads.
One woman who uses an electric wheelchair has been balancing a case of water on her legs to carry it to nearby homes.
“(The owners) have a problem and now they have to proceed with better treatment or a better source,” he said.

E. coli bacteria reside in human and animal waste and certain strains can cause diarrhea, cramps, nausea and headaches.
The risk of illness is greater for the elderly and those with compromised immune systems.
Regal Mobile Estates residents who use the water should boil it first before drinking it, preparing meals, washing dishes or brushing their teeth, health officials said.
Regal Community LLC bought the property in December.
That company is owned by Hurst & Son LLC, which manages 18 other similar communities in Washington and Idaho.
The company is providing free cases of bottled water for the residents.
The cases of bottled water are stacked in a shared laundry room, and resident Ron Mosier said he and others have helped distribute it to those with mobility issues.
“It’s a lot to expect senior citizens to carry 40-pound cases of water to their homes,” he said.
Mosier said he and his neighbors are making the best of the situation, but he worries about the strain it is placing on the tight-knit community, especially on those who have trouble getting around or who have memory problems and may forget the water is contaminated and drink it.
“(The owners) have a problem and now they have to proceed with better treatment or a better source,” he said.

[Update, 4:35 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23: The advisory has been canceled.
Residents in the affected area are advised not to drink, make ice or brush teeth with tap water unless it has been boiled, until further notice.
Residents who have weakened immune systems are advised not to wash their hands or shower or bathe with tap water.
– Shower or bath: Being careful not to swallow any water, one may take a shower safely.
The time spent bathing should be minimized.
Water pressure quickly stabilized, but not before causing pressure at a gauge in the Lower 9th Ward to register below 20 pounds per square inch (psi).
There was a short loss of power to one of the four pumps that run simultaneously at the S&WB’s Carrollton Water Purification Plant.
On Saturday, a pressure gauge at Pumping Station No.
5 in the Lower 9th Ward detected a brief drop in pressure below 20 psi, which is the required minimum system pressure now required by the state.
The boil water advisory will remain in effect until further notice for customers in the affected area.

HUTTO, Texas — Residents in the city of Hutto are being advised not to use tap water unless the water is boiled.
Though the City restored pressure to the water system Sunday afternoon and water restrictions were lifted, the boil water alert will remain for 24 hours for consumption purposes.
Public Works crews worked throughout the night to identify and repair the damaged lines, officials said.
“Our teams [are] working diligently to restore water service to our normal level of operations, and I’m proud to say that they identified the source of the break and were able to restore water pressure at approximately 3 p.m. Sunday,” said Odis Jones, Hutto city manager.
“We thank our citizens for their patience and will update when the boil water notice is lifted.” Hutto residents were advised to not "drink, make ice or brush teeth with tap water unless it has been boiled, until further notice."
The City recommends residents to take precautions when it comes to hygiene by washing their hands using soap and applying hand sanitizer afterward.
City officials also recommended that residents do not swallow water while showering or bathing.
In addition to that, the City cautioned: "Individuals who have recent surgical wounds, are immunosuppressed or have a chronic illness may want to consider using bottled or boiled water for cleansing until the advisory is lifted."
Those with weak immune systems are asked to not use tap water to wash their hands, bathe or shower.
Customers in the following subdivisions should follow the boil water notice: Brushy Creek Meadows Carmel Creek Carol Meadows Clarks Crossing Cottonwood Country Estates Creek Bend Creekside Estates Emory Farms The Enclave at Brushy Creek Glenwood, Hutto Crossing Hutto Square Legends of Hutto Meadows of Creekbend Mager Meadows Old Town Sturm Parke

The city’s main water supply line has been damaged after the storms and flooding that occurred on Saturday, Sept. 22.
Citizens are being asked to abstain from using water unless absolutely necessary during this Boil Water Alert.
Until further notice, the city requests that residents do not drink, make ice, or brush their teeth with tap water unless it has been boiled.
Those with weaker immune systems are being asked not to wash their hands, shower, or bathe with tap water as well.
The City has advised the following for personal hygiene during this Boil Water Notice: Washing hands: use soap and tap water, dry hands then apply hand sanitizer; the safest option is to wash with safe water.
Shower or bath: Being careful not to swallow any water, one may take a shower safely.
Using caution when bathing infants and young children so that no water is swallowed is considered fairly safe.
The time spent bathing should be minimized.
Though the risk of illness is minimal, individuals who have recent surgical wounds, are immunosuppressed or have a chronic illness may want to consider using bottled or boiled water for cleansing until the advisory is lifted.
Visit the City of Hutto site for more information about the Boil Water Notice.

GEORGETOWN, SC (WCSC) – Some residents in Georgetown County are under a boil water advisory while others are being asked to significantly reduce water consumption before anticipated flooding begins.
The Georgetown County Water and Sewer District advises the residents of the Garden City Point Water System in Georgetown County to vigorously boil their water for at least one full minute prior to drinking or cooking.
Also, any ice made from water which has not been boiled should not be used for drinking purposes.
Georgetown County Water System Operations Director Michael Yip said a water line break reported from Grand Strand Water and Sewer Authority caused a loss of pressure for the Garden City Point Water System.
The district also asked customers in the Waccamaw Neck water system, including people who live in Garden City, Murrells Inlet, Huntington Beach, Litchfield Beach, Pawleys Island, Prince George, and Debordieu, to temporarily reduce water consumption by 50 percent.
Georgetown County Water and Sewer District and state Department of Health and Environmental Control officials say they do not anticipate water quality issues for the Waccamaw Neck Water Treatment Plant.
But they’re asking customers to reduce water consumption until state Department of Health and Environmental Control officials notify the District that the potential water contamination is over.
“We will continue to monitor the water quality daily from the potential fly ash pond breach into the Waccamaw River and update our customers on any impacts,” District CEO Raymond Gagnon said.
“If water conditions become negatively impacted, we will immediately discontinue using the river for water supply and use our ground water and interconnects with Grand Strand Water and Sewer Authority.”

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.

HASTINGS, Minn. (WCCO) – The City of Hastings issued a boil advisory Saturday after detecting E. coli bacteria in a section of the public water system.
Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth and food preparation until further notice, the advisory states.
The advisory is for anyone who lives in Hastings city limits and is served by the city water system.
Residents should bring all water to a full boil and let it boil for at least a minute.
The Minnesota Department of Health and the City of Hastings will begin disinfecting the water system with chlorine beginning Saturday and extending through Sunday.
The city anticipates the problem being resolved in 3-5 days.
Residents will be notified when the advisory has been lifted.
E. coli bacteria indicate that water may be contaminated with human or animal wastes.
If symptoms such as diarrhea, cramps, nausea or headaches are experienced or persist, seek medical attention.
For more information on precise areas affected, visit the City of Hastings website.

The city of Premont is under a water boil advisory.
The mayor issued a notice on Thursday afternoon advising residents that boiling the water will ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes.
The contamination is being blamed on low water pressure.
Residents using the water for cooking, ice or to drink should bring water to a vigorous, rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes.
According to the notice, residents can also purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source.
Premont Vol Fire Department says the water does not need to be boiled for bathing or to wash clothes.
Premont ISD posted to its social media site that it will operate school as usual on Friday.
Schools will provide bottled water to students.
The mayor notes that water system officials will notify residents when the water is safe for consumption.