Eldon boil-water order reaches 10 days

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A boil-water order issued by the City of Eldon after E. coli was detected in the city's system has reached 10 days and is still going.

The city issued the order on instructions from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources after a test revealed high levels of E. coli in the system on Dec. 16, the city said at the time. The state says the increased bacteria present an "acute" health risk.

The city posted a message Thursday afternoon on its Facebook page saying the order was still in effect after one of eight samples tested positive.

"The City is working closely with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and will continue required testing until all results confirm the issue is fully resolved. The Boil Water Order will remain in effect until DNR authorizes it to be lifted," the post states.

The city gave out cases of water to residents this week to provide them with potable water.

The city said on Tuesday that positive samples were isolated to City Hall and the Public Safety Building.