Michigan Residents , Told to Boil Water , Amid Bacteria Concern.<br />'Newsweek' reports that over 150,000 Michigan residents <br />have been told to boil tap water before consuming it <br />after a leak in a Macomb County water mains pipe.<br />On August 1, the leak caused a "large drop in water pressure" and flooding in nearby roads and fields. .<br />The health advisory to boil water is <br />in place for multiple Macomb County <br />communities and one Oakland County city. .<br />According to the Great Lakes Water Authority, <br />the advisory is expected to stay <br />in effect until at least August 3.<br />The advisory includes any water used <br />for drinking, making ice, washing dishes, <br />food preparation and brushing teeth.<br />'Newsweek' reports that low pressure, <br />like in Macomb, can result in bacteria <br />contaminating the water system. .<br />Groundwater seeps into the water system through <br />cracks in the pipes, which could introduce pathogens <br />such as E.coli, streptococci and enterococci. .<br />'Newsweek' reports that two rounds <br />of water quality tests are required <br />before the advisory can be lifted. .<br />The soonest the boil water advisory <br />could be lifted by GLWA is 48 hours <br />from when the first test is taken. , Great Lakes Water Authority, via 'Newsweek'.<br />GLWA will notify all impacted <br />communities once the water is <br />determined to be safe to drink, Great Lakes Water Authority, via 'Newsweek'
