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The bacteria E. coli has been found this week in Long Island waters, and authorities have sprung into action to monitor the situation and inform residents. Several Nassau County neighborhoods are being advised to boil their water before drinking or preparing food in order to kill the bacteria.
The Water Authority of Western Nassau (WAWNC) found E. coli in one of 11 water samples on Monday. When they rechecked, they could not detect E. coli, but did find Total Cloriform bacteria. The WAWNC has issued the boiling warning for residents of North Valley Stream, Elmont, Floral Park, Franklin Square, New Hyde Park, Stewart Manor and Garden City. The warning extends to any water used for "drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes and food preparation."
Thus far, there have not been any known cases of E. coli infections yet.
The WAWNC website informs the public that symptoms of the E. coli bacteria include diarrhea, cramps, nausea, and headaches. "Infants, young children, some of the elderly, and people with severely compromised immune systems" are particularly at risk.
The Water Authority continues to filter its water and monitor water samples. It will not lift its advisory until two consecutive days of contamination-free samples have been tested. In addition, the law mandates the Authority to go door-to-door to notify 100,000 local people of the risks.
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