Overview

• Routine tests revealed elevated levels of coliform bacteria in the water supply for three North Yorkshire towns.
• Residents are instructed to boil tap water for drinking, food preparation, and dental hygiene until further notice.
• Yorkshire Water assures that boiling water is sufficient to neutralize the bacteria, making bottled water unnecessary.
• Tap water remains safe for non-drinking uses such as bathing, washing dishes, and laundry.
• Yorkshire Water, in collaboration with the UK Health Security Agency, is conducting ongoing testing to resolve the issue.