A boil water advisory has been issued for Coronado and Imperial Beach in San Diego after E. coli bacteria was detected in the drinking water system. Residents are advised to boil tap water for at least one minute before consuming it or using it for cooking, brushing teeth, or making ice. The advisory comes after routine testing revealed the presence of E. coli, which can cause stomach cramps, diarrhea, and other illnesses. The San Diego County Water Authority, along with local authorities, is working to disinfect the water system and resolve the issue as quickly as possible..
The County of San Diego and the Department of Environmental Health and Quality have issued a boil water advisory for the Silver Strand area of Coronado and Imperial Beach as the drinking water system has tested positive for the presence of E. coli bacteria.
The presence of E. coli bacteria indicates that the water may be contaminated with human or animal waste, health officials said.
Some effects of drinking the water can include diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches or other symptoms. E. coli may pose a special health risk to infants, young children, some elderly and people with severely compromised immune systems, health officials said.
Residents are encouraged to boil all water for three minutes and let the water cool before they use it and are encouraged to use bottled water for drinking, brushing teeth and food preparation until further notice.
The boil water advisory will remain in effect until test results confirm the bacteria is no longer in the water supply.
Brian Berretto with Cal American Water Company (CAWC) told NBC 7 that additional sample results are due back in 14 to 48 hours. The contamination could be a result of Tropical Storm Hilary, according to Berretto.
Officials said affected customers will be contacted directly by the CAWC with additional information.
No other information was available.
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The County of San Diego and the Department of Environmental Health and Quality have issued a boil water advisory for the Silver Strand area of Coronado and Imperial Beach due to the presence of E. coli bacteria in the drinking water system. Consumption of the water may lead to symptoms such as diarrhea, cramps, nausea, and headaches. The advisory recommends boiling all water for three minutes before use or using bottled water for drinking, brushing teeth, and food preparation. The advisory will continue until further test results confirm the absence of the bacteria. Additional information will be provided to affected customers.
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