Water use prohibited. E. coli bacteria detected in water supplies in Silesia

The State District Sanitary Inspector in Bielsko-Biała and local government authorities informed about water contamination. Water problems in the Bestwina commune occur in the towns of Bestwina, Bestwinka, Janowice and Kaniów, while in the Wilamowice commune it concerns parts of Dankowice and Stara Wieś - reports RMF FM reporter Marcin Buczek.

In all these places, there is an absolute ban on the use of water, even after boiling. "Water may only be used for flushing toilets. It should not be used for drinking, preparing meals, brushing teeth, bathing or other hygienic activities. We ask all recipients of water from this water supply to strictly follow the above recommendations. Please also share this information with your neighbors and loved ones, especially people who do not use the Internet," the message noted.

Mausers were placed at several points for the residents. Drinking water is to be replenished on an ongoing basis.

"Elderly and sick or disabled people can contact the Bestwina Commune Office directly to arrange transport of water directly to their home. Duty phone number - 886 987 457," said Grzegorz Boboń, the mayor of the Bestwina commune.

The Kombest Municipal Enterprise, which is responsible for water supply, announced that it is "taking corrective actions to restore water quality in accordance with applicable standards." Residents are to be kept informed about progress.