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Slick issues boil water warning after E. coli found in water supply

Customers of the Slick Public Water Supply in Slick, Oklahoma, are advised to boil their tap water or use bottled water. This boil water warning was issued after E. coli bacteria were verified in the public water supply on October 3, 2026. Officials are working with the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality to address the problem and will notify customers when it has been corrected. Update (News On 6, 05.10.2026, 20:05): The boil water order was issued by Creek County health officials. The bacterial contamination can cause illness and presents heightened risks for vulnerable individuals. Update (Radio Oklahoma News, 06.10.2026, 07:30): The notice instructs residents to use boiled or bottled water for drinking, cooking, and other activities where water could be swallowed. Update (News On 6, 07.10.2026, 07:35): The order affects approximately 150 residents. Fresh test results are expected Wednesday morning, with officials optimistic the advisory will be lifted. Update (Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), 08.10.2026, 23:55): Consumers are required to boil water for at least one minute, and to use boiled or bottled water for dishwashing and brushing teeth.

Location

Slick, Oklahoma

Country

🇺🇸 USA

Start

03/10/2026, 02:00

End

Ongoing

Event type

Boil water advisory, Microbiological, Limit exceeded

Status

Active

Region

Oklahoma

Last updated

08/10/2026, 23:55