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The invitation to boil water was launched Thursday at 11 o'clock.
The localities concerned are Lerum, Stenkullen, Olstorp, Stannum, Floda and Tollered, residents who have their drinking water in the aqueducts of Lerum
– This applies to virtually the entire municipality, says Annika Andersson, technical manager at Lerum. municipality.
The response to the preliminary test shows high levels of E. coli bacteria, the final test response will arrive early next week.
– There are now so low water levels and we were told this morning that the water contained bacteria. Yesterday we also had a situation on our water plant that caused the urban area of Lerum without water, a malfunction. Once filled, bacteria can be introduced into the system. Annika Andersson says:
No prediction
The municipality recommends boiling water, cooking and brushing your teeth. and similar.
– But it's great to take a shower and use the toilet. I do not want to move and worry, but some groups are very sensitive. If you are sick, weak or very sensitive, you may be more affected. However, we recommend that everyone boil water
Do you have a forecast for how long will it be?
– It's really hard to say that it's only an hour since the recommendation. According to the information I have at the moment, I can not say anything, but we will continually update our website, says Annika Andersson.
About 20,000 people are registered in the area and are affected.
The dwellings in Gråbo, Annekärr, Björboholmen and Sjövik are connected to another aqueduct network and are not affected.
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