Muskegon Heights water tests negative for bacteria, boil water advisory remains
MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, Mich. (WOOD) — The city of Muskegon Heights said its water tested negative for bacteria after a drop in water system pressure prompted a boil advisory.
“The water system has been flushed, and the City has already conducted a second round of sampling today, Friday, April 26, 2024. We expect those results tomorrow afternoon,” the city said in a release.
The boil water advisory remains in effect for the affected areas. Everyone in the affected area should boil their water for at least one minute before consuming it. It’s safe to bathe in the water without boiling it.
Boil water advisory issued in Muskegon Heights
The advisory was issued Wednesday after the supervisory control and data acquisition experienced a malfunction, causing a drop in system pressure. Such pressure drops can allow bacteria to enter the system.
The city said it has confirmed the malfunction was not caused by an “outside intrusion” and that construction and maintenance work has not caused any problems.
Muskegon Heights testing water after pressure drop
Multiple rounds of testing will be done before boil water advisories are lifted.
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