BELDING, Mich. (WOOD) — Belding residents are being urged to boil their water after contamination was found in the system Friday.
According to Ionia County health officials, E.Coli was found in the water.
It’s unclear what caused the problem with the water, but officials say to boil it before using it.
“Oh, you don’t realize how much you need water, especially in the restaurant business,” said Cathy Flanigan, who bought Millie’s Chat n’ Chew in Belding in March.
Earlier Friday, traces of the bacteria were found in the water supply, leading to an immediate notification to residents.
Belding Department of Public Works Director Ernie Thomas told 24 Hour News 8 there is no immediate cause known for the contamination, but the water is being tested by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality to make sure that it is safe to drink again.
Thomas said there has to be two straight days that show the water is clear before the boil water advisory is lifted, meaning boiling water will be a way of life in Belding through at least Monday.
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