(KLZA)--City of Humboldt, Nebraska  water customers are under a boil water order until further notice. 
During the month of November, E. coli bacteria was found, indicating the need to look for potential problems in the water treatment or distribution system.

The City of Humboldt is required to conduct an assessment to identify problems and to correct an problems that are found during the assessments. 

The presence of E. coli bacteria indicates the water system may be contaminated and could cause short term effects, such as diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches or other symptoms.  They may pose a greater health risk for infants, young children some of the elderly, and people with severely compromised immune systems. 
Humboldt water customers cannot drink water without boiling it first.  Bring water to a boil for one minute,  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 the water kills bacteria and other organisms in the water. 

The boil water resolution is expected to be in effect until December 5, 2025.
Free Water Distribution is available at the Humboldt City Maintenance Shop  from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM daily, while supplies last, during the boil water order.  There is a 1 case per family limit.