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E. coli Found in K-Town Water Supply
2 Jul
Summary
- Routine testing found E. coli in the water supply.
- A boil water notice is in effect for a two-block area.
- Customers must boil water before drinking or cooking.
A boil water notice has been issued for a specific two-block section of Koreatown, Los Angeles. This action was taken after routine water quality testing on Tuesday detected the presence of E. coli.
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) initiated the notice out of an abundance of caution while further sample collection and testing are conducted. The contamination is not linked to a recent warehouse fire in Boyle Heights, and no fire-related contaminants were identified in the water samples.
Ingesting E. coli can lead to symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea. The LADWP advises affected customers to boil water for at least one minute before drinking, cooking, preparing ice, or brushing their teeth.
The affected zone is bordered by South Ardmore Avenue to the west, South Mariposa Avenue to the east, West 5th Street to the north, and West 6th Street to the south. More information is available on the LADWP website.
