Portland Water Bureau has issued a warning to the local residents about E.coli bacteria in the tap water. The water bureau has released a warning about the presence of E.coli bacteria and has asked the local residents to boil the water before using it. The warning was issued after the water samplings were tested. The bacteria were found in the third reservoir of Washington Park. The samplings tests were carried out during a routine checking of the reservoir. The Portland Water Bureau has closed the reservoir and has cut the delivery to the system the reservoir is being drained now. According to the details, Willamette River, Burlington, Valley View, and Palatine Hill water districts are the most affected areas. The bureau has issued warning to these districts. The warning does not apply to Tualatin Valley water district.

The Portland Water Bureau has asked the residents to boil the tap water before drinking it, using it for cooking, and for using it in beverages or for making ice and to prevent using the iceor beverages made from the un-boiled water.

Escherichia coli or E. coli is a bacterium which is commonly found in the lower intestines of the warm-blooded animals. Not all E. coli are harmful but some types of the bacteria, e.g. O157:H7, are notorious for causing diseases in humans. This type of E. coli can cause serious stomach problems such as diarrhea and food poisoning.

It cannot be confirmed yet that the bacteria found in the water samplings of Washington Park Reservoir 3 are indeed O157:H7; however, further tests will confirm it. The next test reports will be available by Sunday, November 29.

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