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BOURNE, Mass. (WBZNewsRadio) - The Bourne Water District has issued a boil water order after drinking water samples collected earlier this week, tested positive for E. coli.
The order applies to residents on the south side of the Cape Cod Canal and will remain in place until further notice. The order doesn't impact either the Sagamore Water District or Buzzards Bay Water District.
Water used for drinking, cooking, and brushing teeth should be boiled for at least a minute, before it's safe to consume.
"Any ice, beverages, formula or uncooked foods that were prepared with water from the public water system on or after Aug. 10 should also be discarded," the Town of Bourne said. "The same precautions to protect humans also apply to pets. Pets should be given bottled water or boiled water that has cooled. Water from any appliance connected to your water line, such as ice and water from a refrigerator, should not be used for pets while under a boil water order. Fish or other aquatic pets should not be exposed to water containing elevated bacteria levels, and appropriately boiled or bottled water should be used instead."
The Town of Bourne said they will be sending reverse 911 messages to residents on Friday, informing them of the order. The town also plans on putting up digital signs through out the community informing visitors of the order.
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