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Shoreline Towns Boil Water Alert Over E. coli
11 Jul
Summary
- E. coli bacteria found in Essex prompted a boil water advisory.
- Eight towns along the Connecticut shoreline are affected by the advisory.
- Residents must boil water for one minute before use.
A boil water advisory has been issued for eight towns along the Connecticut shoreline following the detection of E. coli bacteria. The advisory affects Chester, Clinton, Deep River, Essex, Guilford, Madison, Old Saybrook, and Westbrook. The Connecticut Water Company confirmed the harmful bacteria was found during routine testing in Essex. Additional samples are currently being tested, and results are anticipated within the next 24 hours. Residents are instructed to boil all tap water for one minute and allow it to cool before consumption, use in food preparation, making ice, brushing teeth, or washing dishes. This precautionary measure is particularly important for infants, young children, the elderly, and individuals with compromised immune systems, as these groups may face an elevated health risk from the bacteria.
