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Bacteria detected in Niles Charter Township water; boil order in place

Current status: Lifted (as of 19/09/2026, 07:46). Older update notes in the history text may be outdated.

Ein Abkochgebot wurde für Niles Charter Township im Berrien County, Michigan, erlassen, nachdem Koliforme Bakterien in der Wasserversorgung nachgewiesen wurden. Obwohl diese Bakterien im Allgemeinen unschädlich sind, können sie auf das Vorhandensein gefährlicherer Bakterien hinweisen. Die Bewohner werden aufgefordert, jegliches Trinkwasser vor Gebrauch mindestens eine Minute lang abzukochen oder abgefülltes Wasser zu verwenden. Update (WSBT, 16.09.2026, 15:35): The advisory has been in effect since Thursday and applies to residents, businesses, and schools. The township is conducting extensive hydrant flushing and taking daily water samples. Update (WTAJ, 17.09.2026, 19:20): A boil water advisory affects approximately 480 customers in Ferguson Township, served by Rock Spring Water Company, due to a loss of water pressure. Water resources are available at Ag Progress Days. Update (WSBT 22 News, 17.09.2026, 23:25): Recent test results from Tuesday were negative, but the advisory continues as more water mains are flushed and further samples are taken. All-clear (Pennsylvania American Water, 19.09.2026, 07:46): The boil water advisory for Rock Spring Water Company customers in Ferguson Township, Centre County, was lifted on September 18, 2026, by Pennsylvania American Water. The advisory, originally issued on September 15, 2026, was rescinded following acceptable test results from samples collected on September 16 and 17 and authorization from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.

Location

Niles Charter Township, Berrien County

Country

🇺🇸 USA

Start

01/09/2026, 02:00

End

18/09/2026, 02:00

Event type

Boil water advisory, Microbiological, Limit exceeded

Status

Lifted

Region

Berrien County

Last updated

19/09/2026, 07:46