Michigan Residents , Told to Boil Water , Amid Bacteria Concern.
'Newsweek' reports that over 150,000 Michigan residents
have been told to boil tap water before consuming it
after a leak in a Macomb County water mains pipe.
On August 1, the leak caused a "large drop in water pressure" and flooding in nearby roads and fields. .
The health advisory to boil water is
in place for multiple Macomb County
communities and one Oakland County city. .
According to the Great Lakes Water Authority,
the advisory is expected to stay
in effect until at least August 3.
The advisory includes any water used
for drinking, making ice, washing dishes,
food preparation and brushing teeth.
'Newsweek' reports that low pressure,
like in Macomb, can result in bacteria
contaminating the water system. .
Groundwater seeps into the water system through
cracks in the pipes, which could introduce pathogens
such as E.coli, streptococci and enterococci. .
'Newsweek' reports that two rounds
of water quality tests are required
before the advisory can be lifted. .
The soonest the boil water advisory
could be lifted by GLWA is 48 hours
from when the first test is taken. , Great Lakes Water Authority, via 'Newsweek'.
GLWA will notify all impacted
communities once the water is
determined to be safe to drink, Great Lakes Water Authority, via 'Newsweek'