Boil water advisory lifted for Niles - WNDU
Boil water advisory lifted for Niles
Published: Jul. 19, 2023 at 4:28 PM EDT
NILES, Mich. (WNDU) - The emergency boil order for the city of Niles has been lifted.
City officials say the water is safe to drink after corrective measures were taken and no coliform bacteria has been detected in follow-up testing. In the same press release, the city also apologized for any inconvenience to Niles residents during this time.
Earlier in July, the Niles water system detected the presence of coliform bacteria in the water supply. Five water samples were taken as part of a routine check, and two of the five samples showed the presence of coliform bacteria.
At the time, residents in the affected area were told to boil any water before use or utilize bottled water until further notice.
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