Portland issues E. coli boil water alert


The Portland Water Bureau issued a “boil water alert” after the city detected E. coli in water samples.

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The Portland Water Bureau issued a “boil water alert” after the city detected E. coli in water samples.

“Until further notice, all Portland Water Bureau customers and those in the affected areas should boil all tap water used for drinking, food preparation, tooth brushing and ice for at least one minute. Ice or any beverages prepared with un-boiled tap water on or after May 20 should be discarded,” the city alert reads.

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