Kannapolis Water Resources Department crews have determined contaminants that carry E Coli bacteria were found in the drinking water of the City. The City’s processes of cleaning and treating our drinking water should have eliminated these contaminants with no detrimental issues for the public.

However, per North Carolina regulations we are informing you that the contaminants were found and we are flushing and treating all city water to further ensure the contaminants are eliminated.

This is believed to be a temporary issue and tests will be done within 24 hours to ensure the water is free of contaminants.

In an abundance of caution, the City recommends all city water customers boil all water used for human consumption (including water used for drinking, brushing teeth, washing dishes and food preparation) or use bottled water until further notice. We anticipate that the advisory will be lifted within 24 hours. We will distribute a notice when it is safe to stop boiling water.

Vigorous boiling for one (1) minute will kill any disease-causing organisms that may be present in the water.

Kannapolis residents will be able to receive bottles of water today at the Kannapolis Fire Department Logistics Building located at 933 Floyd Street ater 2 p.m.

To help keep traffic flowing smoothly, please approach Floyd Street from Jackson Street when arriving.

E. coli are bacteria whose presence indicates that the water may be contaminated with human or animal wastes.  Human pathogens in these wastes can cause short-term effects, such as diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms.  They may pose a greater health risk for infants, young children, the elderly, and people with severely compromised immune systems.

If you have any questions, please call the City of Kannapolis at 704.920.4444.

Media Contact:

Annette Privette Keller

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aprivettekeller@kannapolisnc.gov