US EditionFecal Bacterium Found in Goor Water, Boil-Water Advisory Issued
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The drinking water in part of Goor, in the province of Overijssel, is contaminated with enterococci bacteria. This bacteria was found at the drinking water company Vitens during an inspection by the company itself. According to RTV Oost, the contamination is minor and was found in the water company's storage cellar. This is where the water is stored just before it is distributed to consumers. Vitens is urging residents in various postal codes to…
Fecal bacterium found in Goor water, boil-water advisory issued
Residents in parts of Goor are being urged to boil their tap water for three minutes before drinking, cooking, or brushing their teeth after the enterococcus bacteria was detected in the local supply, water company Vitens said Friday. Enterococcus is a fecal bacterium, and its presence in tap water indicates contamination of the water supply.
In parts of Goor, drinking water is contaminated with the fecal bacterium enterococci. Vitens is urging people in several postal codes in the Twente town to boil their drinking water for three minutes before use. A spokesperson said Friday evening that the contamination is minor. "We are currently investigating its source."
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