MONROE, Mich. – The boil water alert issued in part of Monroe has been lifted after tests revealed the water is safe to drink, officials said Saturday.
The boil water alert was issued after the water department found E. coli bacteria in the water supply along LaPlaisance Road, south of Hull Road to the south end of Bolles Harbor.
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"It is no longer necessary to use boiled or bottled water for drinking or cooking for the service area along LaPlaisance Road -- south of Hull Road to the south end of Bolles Harbor," the city release said.
No other areas were affected.
Officials performed follow-up tests and determined that the water is safe to drink.
Officials suggested that homeowners in the area flush the plumbing by running each cold water tap for 60-90 seconds and running hot water taps for five minutes.
You can see the areas that had been affected in the map below.
What should I do during boil water alerts?
DO NOT DRINK THE WATER WITHOUT BOILING IT FIRST.
If you are in the affected area, bring all water to a boil, let it boil for one minute, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes and food preparation until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water.
What happened? What is being done?
Officials discovered E. coli bacteria in the water supply near the affected area. The boil water alert was issued as a precaution while crews work on the problem.
More testing was conducted, and the system is being flushed. Officials also added more chlorine to the water in the system for disinfection purposes.