LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The Lancaster County Rural Water District No. 1 has issued a boil order for the city of Bennet and its customers.

According to district officials, E. coli was detected in November, prompting a search for potential issues in water treatment or distribution.

Residents are advised not to drink any water without boiling it first.

According to officials, bring the water to a boil for one minute, then let it cool before using, or use bottled water.

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

Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water.

E. coli are bacteria whose presence indicates that the water may be contaminated with human or animal waste, according to offic

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