Mabton Residents Boiling Water — E. Coli Found In System

If you live in Mabton, you're either boiling water or drinking bottled water. The city alerted the public Tuesday that E. coli was detected in the water supply at an elementary school on Saturday. At this point it is unclear how E. coli -- human or animal waste -- got into the system.
City officials are warning people of the danger of drinking the water. They recommend people only use the water after boiling it or that they use bottled water instead.

Some of the symptoms include diarrhea, nausea, cramps and headaches. E. coli poses a deadlier risk to infants, young children, the elderly and people with severely compromised immune systems.

An investigation is underway by city and state officials. They are checking to make sure that they have enough chlorine in their water system and will have the water system inspected by the state Department of Health.