POOLER, Ga. (WSAV) – The city of Pooler has issued a boil water advisory after E. coli bacteria was detected at a sample site.
Pooler Municipal Water System officials said further testing indicated this is isolated to a single site, however, due to the looped nature of the city's water system, all users are being notified.
The advisory will remain in place until the water is confirmed to be safe, officials said.
To minimize health risks, follow these precautions:
- Boil water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, pet consumption,
- or preparing food for at least one minute.
- Do not use unboiled water from the affected system for drinking or food preparation.
- Water used for handwashing, bathing, or showering is safe as long as it is not
- ingested.
- Water can be used for laundry and dishwashing without boiling, provided the usual
- cleaning methods are followed
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