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Vitens Expands Boil-Water Advisory to 15,000 Households in Amersfoort-Zuid

The expansion follows detection of enterococci at the Utrechtseweg reservoir, with lifting contingent on two consecutive clean tests.

Overview

  • Vitens says the notice now covers postcode areas 3814–3819 and broadly the area south of Hogeweg through the center and stations district to the A28.
  • Residents are advised to boil tap water for three minutes before drinking, preparing food or brushing teeth, while showering and handwashing are allowed.
  • The earlier advisory for about 954 connections in Randenbroek remains active after the initial detection in the local distribution network.
  • Utility crews are flushing the network and taking additional samples, and Vitens plans to issue a further update by December 31.
  • The source of the contamination is not yet known, no related illnesses have been reported, and the bacterium mainly poses a risk to people with vulnerable health.