Boil water advisory issued for Malaga in Fresno County due to E. coli detection

MALAGA, Calif. (FOX26) — Residents of Malaga are advised to boil tap water or use bottled water for drinking and cooking after E. coli was detected in a routine water sample.

The sample were collected last Tuesday and Wednesday by the Malaga County Water District.

Although E. coli was not found in repeat samples taken on Wednesday, officials are still urging caution.

Residents are instructed to boil water for one minute and let it cool before use.

Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, brushing teeth, and food preparation until further notice.

The advisory is expected to be resolved within a week.

For those unable to boil water, officials recommend using household unscented liquid bleach or water disinfection tablets, following specific guidelines to ensure safety.

Residents with questions about other uses of tap water, such as bathing and dishwashing, are encouraged to contact their water system or consult the CDC guidance online.

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