Boil-Water Advisory Remains In Effect In Koreatown

KOREATOWN, CA — A boil-water notice remained in effect Thursday for a section of Koreatown because of E. coli contamination.

"Failure to follow this advisory could result in stomach or intestinal illness," Los Angeles Department of Water and Power said in a statement. "For your convenience, drinking water will be delivered to customers in the affected area."

The routine test was conducted Tuesday and the order was issued Wednesday by the DWP for a two-block area bounded by South Ardmore Avenue to the west, South Mariposa Avenue to the east, West Fifth Street to the north and West Sixth Street to the south.

"LADWP urges affected customers within the boundaries to only use boiled tap water or bottled water for drinking and food preparation until further notice," according to a department news release.

Preliminary tests showed the E. coli was found in samples taken from one particular water quality testing station in Koreatown and does not affect the overall system, according to the DWP.

"This Boil Water Notice is not related to the warehouse fire in Boyle Heights, and no fire-related contaminants were found in the water samples," officials said.

The utility said it issued the notice out of an abundance of caution while additional samples are collected and tested.

"Customers in the area should bring all tap water to a boil for one minute and let it cool before use," according to the DWP. "This applies to water for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, making ice cubes and food preparation such as washing produce and for cooking."

Once the notice can be lifted, the DWP will immediately inform customers. For additional questions about water quality or to request water testing at one's home, customers can call 1-800-DIAL-DWP.