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DUCHESNE — A boil order was issued Friday for all homes served by South Duchesne Culinary Water after coliform bacteria was found in the company’s drinking water supply.
The order from the Utah Department of Environmental Quality requires the company to notify customers to boil their water before drinking it, preparing food with it, or brushing their teeth.
“We are taking this action to proactively protect the health of the community,” said Marie Owens, drinking water director, in a statement. “DDW (the Division of Drinking Water) has identified several potential risks to the drinking water. We will continue to work with the water system to resolve the issues as quickly as possible.”
A boil advisory had been in place since Nov. 8 after an illness was reported.
Several water samples taken last week confirmed the presence of total coliform bacteria in the water, but tested negative for E. coli. The Division of Drinking Water conducted an onsite investigation and took additional water samples Friday.
The contamination could be linked to several water line breaks, the department said.
The South Duchesne Culinary Water buys treated and chlorinated water from a local wholesaler, according to the department. The company is unapproved by state regulators and under a compliance agreement and enforcement order with the Division of Drinking Water.
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